England's epic encounter against Mexico in the round of 16 at the World Cup 2026 drew more of an audience in the United States then the country's own last-16 tie against Belgium.
The US's game was aired on Monday and saw Belgium sweep past Mauricio Pochettino's men 4-1 with the build-up to the clash being dominated by Donald Trump's intervention with Fifa over rescinding a red card ban for striker Folarin Balogun.
That game was watched by 42m people across Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock according to NBC Sports with the viewership for England victory at the Azteca peaking at close to 45m viewers on Sunday evening.
The total figures for the Three Lions' game come from 23.1m watching on Telemundo and Peacock, and 21.742m watching on Fox for a total of 44.842m.
Though the viewing numbers are great a caveat must be made over the two featured matches. England are one of the most popular nations to follow, outside of their own team, for US nationals and their encounter with Mexico is being described as a World Cup classic, such was the incredible nature of their victory.
The US's game was aired on Monday and saw Belgium sweep past Mauricio Pochettino's men 4-1 with the build-up to the clash being dominated by Donald Trump's intervention with Fifa over rescinding a red card ban for striker Folarin Balogun.
That game was watched by 42m people across Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock according to NBC Sports with the viewership for England victory at the Azteca peaking at close to 45m viewers on Sunday evening.
The total figures for the Three Lions' game come from 23.1m watching on Telemundo and Peacock, and 21.742m watching on Fox for a total of 44.842m.
Though the viewing numbers are great a caveat must be made over the two featured matches. England are one of the most popular nations to follow, outside of their own team, for US nationals and their encounter with Mexico is being described as a World Cup classic, such was the incredible nature of their victory.
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