Fox and Telemundo Execs Break Down the Record-Breaking TV Ratings Surge of the 2026 World Cup
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Dade Hayes, Katie Campione
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Fox and Telemundo executives analyze the unprecedented TV ratings surge for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is already rivaling and surpassing major U.S. sports events like the NBA Finals. The article explores the strategic broadcasting decisions, cultural shifts, and demographic trends that have made soccer a mainstream force in American media, with Fox's Mike Mulvihill declaring the decades-old question of soccer's U.S. viability as "settled." Key factors include multi-platform streaming strategies, the growing U.S. Hispanic audience, and the quality of tournament matchups driving record viewership.
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· 3 pulledIt's a settled issue. The numbers that we've seen even prior to this tournament have answered that question conclusively.
The numbers that we've seen even prior to this tournament have answered that question conclusively.
We're seeing a perfect storm of factors — the quality of play, the accessibility across platforms, and a genuine cultural shift in how Americans consume soccer.
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