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World Cup final attracts over 61 million viewers in U.S

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

World Cup final attracts over 61 million viewers in U.S

Summary

The FIFA men’s World Cup final on July 21, 2026, saw Spain claim victory over Argentina in extra time. It averaged over 61.5 million viewers across English-language and Spanish-language broadcasts, marking the largest audience for a television event in the U.S. since the Super Bowl in February. This viewership surge exceeded previous records for soccer matches in the country and highlights an increase from the 2022 tournament. Analysts noted the event's success could impact FIFA's efforts for upcoming World Cup broadcast rights.

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By the Numbers

•Spain wins against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final
•Final averaged over 61.5 million viewers
•Largest U.S. TV audience since Super Bowl
•Fox saw a 116% increase from the previous World Cup
•2026 World Cup setting records for viewership overall

Latest Updates

11:35 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup final draws record 62.8M U.S. viewers
10:35 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Final Averaged More Than 61 Million Viewers

What they're saying

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Sunday's FIFA World Cup final drew more than 62.8 million viewers in the U.S., making it the most-watched World Cup final and soccer telecast in American history.
— Yahoo Sports