U.S. vs. Belgium Draws 42 Million Viewers

The U.S. vs. Belgium match in the World Cup Round of 16 drew a total of 42 million viewers in the United States. Thirty million tuned in to the English‑language broadcast on Fox, while 12 million watched the Spanish‑language version on Telemundo and Peacock.

The figure eclipses the 39.2 million average for the NFL's January divisional round and signals soccer’s growing mainstream appeal in the U.S. The U.S. team's early exit could curb future viewership, but the sport’s surge may lift MLS and Premier League interest. chickenroad-game.rodeo