US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says
The U.S.-Belgium World Cup match has become the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, drawing an audience of 30 million.
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World Cup match against Belgium reached 30 million viewers, marking a record for a soccer telecast in the United States. Following the team's loss, Folarin Balogun issued an apology to fans.
Coverage from ABC News, The Hill, and People.com emphasizes both the record-breaking viewership figures reported by Fox and the public response from the team. Coverage does not yet specify further organizational adjustments following the team's exit from the tournament.
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Quick answers
How many people watched the U.S.-Belgium match?
According to reports citing Fox, more than 30 million people viewed the match.
What is the status of Mauricio Pochettino?
Coverage notes that his potential return to U.S. soccer is a subject of discussion within sports media.
Did the players react to the loss?
Folarin Balogun issued an apology to U.S. fans regarding the match result.
Coverage (4)
- For U.S. Soccer, hiring Mauricio Pochettino was a coup. Bringing him back would be indefensible. FOX Sports · 11h ago
- More than 30 million watched U.S. World Cup match against Belgium The Hill · 11h ago
- Folarin Balogun Apologizes to U.S. Fans After World Cup Loss: ‘We Let You Down’ People.com · 11h ago
- US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 11h ago
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