Mexico-England is most watched non-US English-language World Cup match in US history

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The Mexico-England match in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 set a U.S. record for most-watched non-U.S. English-language World Cup broadcast with over 21.7 million average viewers. Peak audience exceeded 25.7 million during the broadcast.

The match between England and Mexico in the round of 16 has become the most-watched World Cup game not involving the U.S. broadcast in English in the country’s history, according to Fox. The network said Wednesday an average of more than 21.7 million tuned in to watch England’s 3-2 victory in Mexico City on Sunday night. Fox said the audience peaked at more than 25.7 million from 10:15-10:30 p.m. Eastern time.