Record-Setting World Cup Final Peaks At 51.7 Million Viewers In U.S.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, held on July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, peaked at 51.7 million viewers in the United States, setting a new record. Fox's English-language broadcast alone drew nearly 39 million viewers, making it the most-watched soccer broadcast in U.S. TV history. Spain won the match, with Rodri lifting the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy.