The United States is buzzing with World Cup excitement.
Wednesday night’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina became the most‑watched soccer telecast in English‑language history, drawing more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.
At its peak, the audience reached 31.8 million people.
The U.S. secured a 2‑0 victory in Santa Clara, California, advancing to the round of 16. This marks America’s first knockout‑stage win since 2002.
The broadcast eclipsed the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, which attracted 22.3 million English‑language viewers.
By comparison, the most‑watched Super Bowl on record—played in 2025 between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs—averaged 127.7 million viewers overall, with a peak of 137.7 million during the second quarter.
The highest combined U.S. audience for any World Cup match so far this tournament was the Mexico‑Ecuador game, which totaled 29.3 million viewers.
Reporting by the Associated Press.
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