England's World Cup quarterfinal win sets US TV viewership record

England secured a quarter‑final win at the 2026 World Cup, defeating a formidable opponent. The match attracted 12 million viewers in the United States, setting a new record for the most‑watched English‑language World Cup broadcast in the country.

Analysts see the figure as evidence of soccer’s rising popularity in the American market, potentially boosting future tournament engagement.

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