FOX Sets Men’s World Cup Group Stage Viewership Record

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FOX Sets Men’s World Cup Group Stage Viewership Record

FOX said the 2026 World Cup group stage delivered a record 5.052 million average viewers across 72 matches, the highest English-language men’s World Cup group-stage telecast average in history. The figure, sourced to Nielsen Media Research, is up 92% from 2022, giving the expanded 48-team tournament a major ratings win before the knockout rounds even began.

By Nischay Rathore

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France's 3-0 Round of 32 win over Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium marked Les Bleus' second victory at the venue, matching the Jets' entire home win total from their 3-14 season. France also became the first team at the 2026 World Cup to record three straight multi-goal wins. The Jets missed the playoffs for a 15th straight season in 2025.

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mocks Iran After World Cup Elimination

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mocks Iran After World Cup Elimination

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Morocco Head Coach Promises Mexico Warm Welcome at Next World Cup

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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi thanked Mexico’s supporters after the World Cup bond between both fanbases went viral. Ouahbi said the next tournament in Morocco would let his country “return the favor,” promising Mexico would feel at home with packed stadiums cheering them on. His message came after Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties in the Round of 32 at Monterrey Stadium.

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USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Joins Two Super Bowls as Levi's Stadium's Costliest Events

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Netherlands FA Condemns Racist Abuse After Morocco Penalty Exit

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Netherlands FA Condemns Racist Abuse After Morocco Penalty Exit

The Royal Netherlands Football Association condemned racist and discriminatory online abuse aimed at players after their World Cup elimination as the Oranje lost 3-2 on penalties to Morocco following a 1-1 draw across 120 minutes. Thanking players, staff and supporters, the KNVB said it drew “a clear line,” adding racism and discrimination have no place “in football, online or society.”

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