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World Cup final draws record 62.8M U.S. viewers

Axios·July 21, 2026·1 min read
World Cup final draws record 62.8M U.S. viewers

Sunday's FIFA World Cup final drew more than 62.8 million U.S. viewers, making it the most-watched World Cup final and soccer telecast in American history. Spain beat defending champion Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Nearly 39 million watched on Fox, up 132% from 2022. Nearly 24 million watched on Telemundo, up 166%.

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