Socceroos coach Tony Popovic said victory over the United States on Friday would earn his side “respect,” in the wake of disparaging comments by US pundits about the Australian side that have triggered a long-brewing row. Rage has simmered Down Under ever since a US analyst called Australia a “layup” after the World Cup draw […]
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USA-Paraguay viewership revised to new record
Fox’s viewership for Friday’s USA-Paraguay match that kicked off in prime time was revised upwards from 15,986,000 to 18,037,000 viewers, incorporating additional data from Nielsen. When you add the 9.5 million viewers for Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage, that made the USMNT-Paraguay game the most-watched soccer broadcast in U.S. history with over 27.5 million viewers combined. (Previous […]
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Time is on USMNT’s side at the World Cup
There will be two measurements of success for the 2026 World Cup that matter. How far the USMNT goes in the tournament and how much excitement its run generates in the American public.
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USA-Paraguay match draws almost 25 million TV viewers
Victories by the USA and Mexico (and prime-time kickoffs) will make U.S. broadcasters big winners this summer. Fox averaged 15,986,000 viewers for its broadcast of Friday night’s USA-Paraguay game, which was simulcast on Fox One and Tubi streaming platforms. Telemundo averaged 8.9 million viewers for its coverage that included its streaming platforms, including Peacock, making […]
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Televised soccer turbocharged by World Cup 2026
With this summer’s World Cup comes an unprecedented amount of soccer on American television — in English and Spanish. The majority of the games will be available on broadcast channels: 70 on FOX and 92 on Telemundo. Below is a breakdown of the coverage by various outlets including streaming options, and a link to the […]
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Sesame Street and ‘USA’ chants: coach Pochettino rallies World Cup fans
Two days before the United States’ first World Cup game, coach Mauricio Pochettino only took questions from one intrepid reporter — and it was Sesame Street’s Grover. “Have you ever tried to motivate the team with snacks?” The manager gamely played along, even if he appeared slightly perplexed to be chatting with a fluffy blue […]
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Soccer Media Watch
Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal is the most-watched club match ever in U.S. English-language TV history with an average of 3,087,000 viewers on CBS.
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Soccer Media Watch
• FanDuel: Coaches Corner on FanDuel platforms and select cable systems will bring together Gregg Berhalter, Bruce Arena and Bob Bradley for analysis and storytelling during before and during the World Cup. Rob Stone will host the series, which will span 10 episodes, beginning with a World Cup preview show on June 1 and a USMNT preview on June 6. Group-stage recaps […]