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Nearly 45 million watched England vs. Mexico on Sunday night

The World Cup match between England and Mexico has set a new record for the most-watched soccer game in U.S. history.

By · Published July 9, 2026 at 02:26 UTC · Updated July 11, 2026 at 20:29 UTC

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📍 Aftermath

The match between England and Mexico drew significant viewership, becoming the most-watched non-US English-language World Cup match in U.S. history. The game's audience surpassed those of other notable matches, including the USA-Belgium game and rival NFL playoffs.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Nearly 45 million viewers tuned in to watch the match between England and Mexico on Sunday night. This viewership milestone has established a new record for soccer broadcasts in the United States.

Coverage from The New York Times, NBC Sports, and Sports Business Journal emphasizes that Fox and Telemundo are poised to set World Cup records. Front Office Sports notes that these networks continue to see significant success despite the exits of the U.S.

Men's National Team and Mexico from the tournament. Future reporting will likely focus on the final record-setting figures for Fox and Telemundo, as well as the impact of hydration breaks on viewership, as noted by Sportico.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.

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Quick answers

How many people watched the England vs. Mexico match?

Nearly 45 million people watched the game on Sunday night.

What record was broken during this broadcast?

According to The New York Times, the match set a new record for the most-watched soccer game in U.S. history.

How are the broadcasters performing despite team exits?

Fox and Telemundo are expected to set World Cup records even after the exits of the host team and Mexico.

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Topics

World Cup England vs Mexico Fox Telemundo U.S. Soccer

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