United States shatters World Cup viewership record in first match vs Paraguay in Los Angeles
The USMNT's 4-1 win over Paraguay drew 15.986 million viewers, making it the most-watched men's World Cup telecast in English-language U.S. history.
TL;DR
- The USMNT's 4-1 win against Paraguay was the most-watched USMNT FIFA Men’s World Cup telecast in English-language U.S. history with 15.986 million viewers.
- Viewership was up 106% compared to the 2022 USMNT group-stage opener against Wales.
- The match drew a crowd of 70,492 at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium).
- Peak viewership reached 18.86 million.
- The viewership was comparable to Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- This event is seen as an opportunity to grow soccer in the U.S. and boost Major League Soccer.
- The USMNT will play Australia on Friday, June 19, at 3 p.m. ET in Seattle, Washington.