World Cup viewership surges in the US as knockout phase begins

As the knockout rounds of the World Cup commence, both Fox Sports and Telemundo report record-breaking viewership in the United States. Telemundo has seen viewership pacing at more than double compared to the 2022 tournament, while Fox states that 84 million Americans have watched at least a minute of its coverage through June 25. Significant matches, including the US against Australia and Turkey, drew averages of 16.2 million and 15.8 million viewers, respectively. The rise in ratings is attributed to the tournament being held in North America and increased audience engagement with live sporting events. The US men's national soccer team is set for a prime-time matchup this week, expected to further boost viewership figures.

• 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin