Argentina vs. England World Cup semifinals match shatters viewership record

FOX Sports reported that the 2026 World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England drew a viewership audience 131% higher than the equivalent semifinal stage during the 2022 World Cup. The match featured star players Lionel Messi for Argentina and Jude Bellingham for England, with Argentina emerging victorious. The game has set a new viewership record for a World Cup semifinal broadcast on FOX.