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World Cup semifinals attract over 25 million viewers for Fox, Telemundo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

World Cup semifinals attract over 25 million viewers for Fox, Telemundo

Summary

The World Cup semifinals on July 18 featured France against Spain and Argentina versus England, drawing significant viewership. Fox Sports reported 13.1 million viewers for France-Spain and 16.9 million for Argentina-England, while Telemundo attracted 9.8 million and 11.4 million, respectively. This combined audience of 25.6 million highlights a surge in soccer viewership, attributed to the tournament's joint hosting by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, along with improved Nielsen ratings. These numbers surpass notable NBA game viewership and indicate a strong growth trajectory for soccer in the U.S. The upcoming final between Argentina and Spain is expected to break further records.

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By the Numbers

•France faces Spain and Argentina squares off against England
•Combined audience reaches 25.6 million viewers
•Fox saw over 16 million for Argentina-England matchup
•Telemundo's ratings up significantly compared to 2018
•Final matchup set to potentially break more records

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup semifinals reach over 25 million viewers between Fox, Telemundo

What they're saying

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The 2026 World Cup has produced some truly astounding ratings numbers and that continued in a pair of epic semifinals. The top four teams in the FIFA rankings met in the World Cup Final Four with France facing Spain and Argentina squaring off against England. Throughout the tournament, both Fox Sports and Telemundo have set…
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