Mexico vs. South Africa World Cup Opener Draws Record 6.3 Million U.S. Viewers on Fox
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Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa drew 6.3 million viewers across Fox, Fox One, and Tubi, making it the most-watched English-language U.S. telecast of a Men's World Cup opening match ever. The Mexico 2-0 victory also scored the best audience for any non-USMNT group stage telecast in English-language U.S. history, with viewership up 9% compared to previous opening matches.
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The tournament began Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, with the former's 2-0 victory clutching 6.3 million viewers across Fox, Fox One and Tubi.
That makes it the most-watched English-language U.S. telecast of a Men's World Cup opening match ever.
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