Fox-Telemundo World Cup Tug-of-War Grows Over English Viewers

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Fox-Telemundo World Cup Tug-of-War Grows Over English Viewers

Telemundo’s push to attract English-speaking World Cup viewers has reportedly created tension between Fox and NBCUniversal. CNBC noted FIFA may bundle English and Spanish rights for 2030 and 2034 to avoid rival networks splitting the same games. NPR reported 20% of Telemundo viewers call English their primary language, with Peacock’s $10.99 price undercutting Fox One’s $19.99 monthly cost.

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Balogun apologized to USMNT fans after his debut World Cup ended with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium. “It was not good enough when it mattered most and we let you down,” he wrote. He said “Soccer in America will only become bigger,” adding, “We will be back” and “Why not us?” after the painful exit.

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