England’s Dramatic Win Over Mexico Creates US Television History With Record World Cup Audience

England’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 has created television history in the United States, becoming the most-watched World Cup match not involving the US team on an English-language broadcast.

According to broadcaster Fox , the high-intensity clash played in Mexico City on Sunday night attracted an average audience of more than 21.7 million viewers across the country. The figure surpassed the previous record held by the 2022 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France , which drew 16.7 million viewers on English-language television.

The match also witnessed a huge spike in viewership during the final stages, with the audience peaking at more than 25.7 million viewers between 10:15 pm and 10:30 pm Eastern Time as fans followed the dramatic battle between the two football nations.

England’s 3-2 win over Mexico captured widespread attention among American viewers and highlighted the growing popularity of football in the United States ahead of the country’s role as a co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup .

The only World Cup match with a larger English-language audience in US television history remains the United States vs Belgium clash, which attracted around 30 million viewers .

The record-breaking numbers underline the tournament’s expanding popularity and the rising interest in football among American sports audiences. As the competition moves into its crucial stages, broadcasters expect more viewership milestones as teams continue their fight for World Cup glory .