World Cup Match Between England and Mexico Becomes Most-Watched Non-US English-Language Broadcast in US History
The World Cup match between England and Mexico on Sunday night became the most-watched non-US English-language broadcast in US history, drawing an average of over 21.7 million viewers. The game, which took place in Mexico City, surpassed the previous record…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 8, 2026 —
The recent World Cup match between England and Mexico on Sunday night has set a new record, becoming the most-watched non-US English-language broadcast in United States history.
The game drew an average viewership of over 21.7 million people, according to available data. This significant audience figure surpasses the previous record, which was held by the 2022 Argentina-France World Cup final.
The match took place in Mexico City. The broadcaster and specific timing details for the viewership are not provided in the summary.
This viewership milestone highlights the substantial interest in international soccer events within the United States, even when featuring teams not directly representing the US national team.
The previous record-holding match, the 2022 Argentina-France final, also drew a massive audience, underscoring the growing popularity of the World Cup as a major global sporting event with considerable appeal in the US market.
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