U.S. players stand for the national anthem during the World Cup Group D match against Australia in Seattle. (Photo by Henry Rodenburg/Icon Sportswire)

The USA-Australia match at the 2026 World Cup averaged 14,781,000 viewers on Fox.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.