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The FIFA World Cup is experiencing record-breaking viewership in the United States. The latest match involving the USMNT drew 24.4 million viewers, and a subsequent US men's team win in the Round of 32 averaged 33.5 million total viewers. Executives from Fox and Telemundo are discussing the factors contributing to this surge.

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World Cup Viewership Breaks US Records

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What Happened

The FIFA World Cup has set new viewership records in the United States. The most recent game featuring the USMNT attracted 24.4 million viewers, according to reports.

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Further increasing the record-breaking trend, a win by the U.S. men's team in the Round of 32 averaged 33.5 million total viewers. This figure suggests a continued upward trajectory in viewership numbers.

Executives from broadcasting networks Fox and Telemundo are reportedly examining the reasons behind this significant increase in ratings. The success of the tournament in the US market has led to discussions about how high the viewership numbers could ultimately climb.

Key Facts

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    The World Cup is breaking US ratings records.

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    The latest USMNT game drew 24.4 million viewers.

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    A U.S. men's team World Cup win in the Round of 32 drew 33.5 million total viewers, on average.

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    World Cup viewership numbers are potentially increasing.

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    Fox and Telemundo executives are discussing the surge in ratings.

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Highlights the record-breaking viewership of the USMNT's World Cup games and speculates on future numbers.
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Focuses on the unexpected magnitude of the World Cup ratings surge and includes commentary from Fox and Telemundo executives.
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U.S. win in Round of 32 draws 33.5 million total viewers, on average
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With The World Cup Breaking US Ratings Records, How High Could The Numbers Go?
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World Cup Ratings Were Supposed To Be Big, But THIS Big?! Fox & Telemundo Execs On The Secrets To The Surge
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USMNT’s World Cup Ratings Continue to Surge

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4 articles · chronological

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U.S. win in Round of 32 draws 33.5 million total viewers, on average
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
With The World Cup Breaking US Ratings Records, How High Could The Numbers Go?
DeadlineDeadline
World Cup Ratings Were Supposed To Be Big, But THIS Big?! Fox & Telemundo Execs On The Secrets To The Surge
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
USMNT’s World Cup Ratings Continue to Surge

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