World Cup Delivers Huge Viewership and Pop Culture Sizzle for Fox, Telemundo and Peacock
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The FIFA World Cup held in North America delivered high viewership and significant cultural impact for broadcasters Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock. The event coincided with politically charged moments in the U.S. including America 250 celebrations and broader political polarization.
The FIFA World Cup tournament barreled into North America this year amid a tide of nativism, political polarization in the U.S. and the usual uncertainty over how well the quadrennial men’s soccer championship would play with American sports fans — especially as this year’s 39-day competition collided directly with the America 250 celebrations. After 25 …