USMNT records high viewership in World Cup knockout round match

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

USMNT records high viewership in World Cup knockout round match
Summary

The U.S. Men’s National Team attracted 24.4 million viewers on Fox and 9.1 million on Telemundo during Wednesday night's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This match marked a significant moment in the knockout round, where Folarin Balogun opened the scoring before receiving a controversial red card. Despite playing a man down, the U.S. secured a 2–0 victory with a goal from Malik Tillman. The team's viewership numbers set records for soccer broadcasts in the U.S., with final ratings expected to exceed prior events. The U.S. will face Belgium in the Round of 16 on Monday in primetime.

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  • Preliminary viewership figures of 24.4 million on Fox and 9.1 million on Telemundo.
  • Malik Tillman scored the second goal in a 2–0 victory.
  • Red card for Folarin Balogun occurred early in the second half.
  • Next match against Belgium scheduled for Monday in Seattle.
  • Out-of-home viewership significantly contributes to overall ratings.
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  • 3:45 PMYahoo SportsUSMNT’s World Cup Ratings Continue to Surge
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Fox and Telemundo are setting soccer viewership records.

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