U.S. vs Belgium Draws 42 Million Viewers in World Cup

The U.S. vs Belgium match in the World Cup Round of 16 attracted an average of 42 million viewers, according to preliminary data from Fox and Telemundo. Thirty million watched the English‑language broadcast on Fox, while 12 million tuned into the Spanish‑language version on Telemundo and Peacock. toffler.lol

For comparison, the NFL’s divisional round in January 2026 averaged 39.2 million viewers. The high soccer viewership highlights the sport’s growing popularity in the United States and could boost interest in MLS and the Premier League.