U.S. Soccer Sees Historic 24.9 Million Viewers for World Cup Debut

Viewership Records Shatter Expectations

The U.S. men’s national team debut at the 2026 World Cup drew 24.886 million viewers, according to NBC Sports, marking a historic surge in soccer’s popularity in the country. The opening match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, outperformed major U.S. sports events like the NBA Finals and World Series. … Read more