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Americans are showing up for the World Cup in record-breaking numbers

Wednesday, July 1, 2026


World Cup viewership and attendance in the United States reached record levels during the tournament's first three weeks. The U.S. men's national team and women's national team matches drew significant crowds at stadiums across the country. Soccer participation and viewership metrics increased compared to previous World Cup tournaments held in prior years.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5876297/world-cup-viewership-fox-telemundo

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