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Spain’s World Cup Win Is Now Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. TV History
Fox and Telemundo drew 38.9 million and 23.9 million viewers, far exceeding the 22.3 million who watched the 2022 final.
- Nearly 63 million Americans watched the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0, shattering viewership records and cementing football's growing appeal in the United States.
- Fox's English-language broadcast attracted 38.9 million viewers, while Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage added 23.9 million, delivering a record-breaking combined audience that far exceeded the 2022 final viewership.
- Spain secured €43.7 million in prize money, the highest in tournament history, though reports suggest U.S. federal withholding rules could reduce the team's earnings by approximately €13 million.
- The tournament's Americanized halftime show created a 27-minute interval, drawing debate over whether such structural changes should become permanent; analysts noted the expanded advertising slots proved lucrative for broadcasters.
- Spain returns to the field in three months for the UEFA Nations League, while FIFA prepares for the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
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