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World Cup Finals average 66.4 million viewers for Fox and Telemundo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:33 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

World Cup Finals average 66.4 million viewers for Fox and Telemundo

Summary

The FIFA World Cup finals match saw Spain score a 2-0 victory over Argentina, attracting an average of 66.4 million viewers across all platforms. Fox averaged 42.5 million viewers for its English-language coverage, while Telemundo/Peacock had 23.9 million for the Spanish-language broadcast. This viewership marks a significant increase compared to prior events, with Fox's overall month-long coverage averaging 7.74 million viewers, up 116% from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The reported ad spending totaled $590.2 million for Fox and $403.6 million for Telemundo, indicating strong commercial interest in the event.

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By the Numbers

•Spain defeated Argentina 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals.
•Total average viewership reached 66.4 million across all platforms.
•Fox averaged 42.5 million viewers for the English broadcast.
•Telemundo reported 23.9 million viewers for the Spanish broadcast.
•Ad spending was estimated at $590.2 million for Fox and $403.6 million for Telemundo.

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4:33 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Finals Scores 66.4M, Highest-Rated TV Event Since Super Bowl

What they're saying

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The North American-based event had Fox Television Network and its platforms averaging 42.5 million viewers for the English language edition of the race. Telemundo/Peacock was at 23.9 million viewers for a Spanish-language version.
— Yahoo Sports

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