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U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match Becomes Most-Watched Soccer Telecast In U.S. History

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July 8, 2026

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U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match Becomes Most-Watched Soccer Telecast In U.S. History

U.S. Men’s National Team on the field during match with Belgium on Monday Image by U.S. Soccer.comThe United States’ Round of 16 World Cup...

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The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Is USA vs Belgium on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup last-16 clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the co-hosts’ last-16 clash

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 3, 2026

U.S. Victory Over Bosnia-Herzegovina Sets English-Language Soccer Viewership Record

The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

How to Watch USA vs Belgium Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast of FIFA World Cup 2026

Discover how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between the United States and Belgium. Get details on live streaming and TV telecast channels in India, the USA, and Belgium for the match kicking off on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:30 AM IST from Seattle Stadium. Don't miss this crucial knockout stage encounter.

Variety

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History

Fox’s coverage of Monday night’s World Cup match between the United States’ Men’s National Soccer Team and Belgium on Monday, July 6, scored record ratings, averaging 33,086,000 viewers — making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. That’s NFL-level numbers for the Belgium-USMNT faceoff. In fact, this made it the most-watched telecast on any []

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

More than 30 million watched U.S. v Belgium World Cup match

More than 30 million people tuned in to watch the U.S. men's national team play Belgium in a knockout World Cup match on Monday night in Seattle. Fox said Monday night's broadcast earned an average viewership of 30 million, topping out at 36.8 million between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. EST as the Americans tried, and...

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mexico-England, U.S.-Belgium World Cup audiences rival NFL conference championship games

Viewership for Mexico-England and United States-Belgium from the 2026 FIFA World Cup are on par with NFL conference championship games, highlighting just how strong viewership has been for the tournament. On Sunday night, Mexico-England averaged 44.84 million viewers on Fox, Peacock, and Telemundo. Preliminary viewership for United States-Belgium, expected to rise when final viewership is

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Related coverage for "U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match Becomes Most-Watched Soccer Telecast In U.S. History": The Independent — Is USA vs Belgium on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup last-16 clash. FOX Sports Digital — U.S. Victory Over Bosnia-Herzegovina Sets English-Language Soccer Viewership Record . Latestly.com — How to Watch USA vs Belgium Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast of FIFA World Cup 2026. Variety — U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History. The Hill — More than 30 million watched U.S. v Belgium World Cup match. Awful Announcing — Mexico-England, U.S.-Belgium World Cup audiences rival NFL conference championship games