USMNT sets English-language telecast record with 16M viewers vs. Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup attracted 15.986 million viewers across various platforms, setting a record for English-language World Cup telecasts. The match, held at SoFi Stadium, saw the USMNT defeat Paraguay 4-1, marking the team’s most streamed English-language match with 1.130 million views. The viewership represented a 106% increase from the team's first group match at the 2022 World Cup. The overall audience peaked at 18.860 million during the game. The USMNT's next match is scheduled against Australia on June 19.
- •Match attracted 15.986 million viewers on opening day of tournament.
- •USMNT scored a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.
- •Viewership increased by 106% compared to 2022 World Cup opener.
- •Overall audience peaked at 18.860 million during the match.
- •Next match for USMNT is against Australia on June 19.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: USMNT draws its most-watched telecast ever during win over Paraguay, averaging close to 16 million viewers
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT Sets FIFA World Cup English-Language Telecast Record With 16M Viewers For Win Over Paraguay
"Pulisic, Balogun & Co.’s heroics at SoFi made World Cup television history. The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered 15.986 million viewers across Fox, Fox One and Tubi to become USMNT’s most watched English-language World Cup telecast ever. Helped by the game being held in the U.S. …
"In their first match of group play during this year's World Cup, the American men put on a tantalizing performance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:14 PMWorld Cup 2026: USMNT draws its most-watched telecast ever during win over Paraguay, averaging close to 16 million viewers
In their first match of group play during this year's World Cup, the American men put on a tantalizing performance.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:41 PMUSMNT Sets FIFA World Cup English-Language Telecast Record With 16M Viewers For Win Over Paraguay
Pulisic, Balogun & Co.’s heroics at SoFi made World Cup television history. The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered 15.986 million viewers across Fox, Fox One and Tubi to become USMNT’s most watched English-language World Cup telecast ever. Helped by the game being held in the U.S. …
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