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Nearly 45 million watched England vs. Mexico on Sunday night

The England vs. Mexico World Cup match has become the most-watched soccer game in U.S. history, drawing an audience of nearly 45 million viewers.

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A Sunday night matchup between England and Mexico captured nearly 45 million viewers. This event is now documented as the most-watched soccer game in U.S. history. Coverage from the New York Times, AP News, NBC Sports, Sportico.com, and the Sports Business Journal emphasizes that the game set a record for the most-watched non-U.S.

English-language World Cup match. Reports note that broadcast networks Fox and Telemundo are poised to set overall World Cup viewership records despite the exit of the host team. Future updates will track whether additional matches reach similar viewership levels.

Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact of hydration breaks on overall broadcast engagement metrics.

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Quick answers

How many people watched the England vs. Mexico match?

Nearly 45 million viewers watched the match on Sunday night.

What record did the match set?

It is recognized as both the most-watched soccer game in U.S. history and the most-watched non-U.S. English-language World Cup match in the country.

Are broadcast networks still expected to break records?

Yes, according to the Sports Business Journal, Fox and Telemundo are expected to set World Cup records despite the host team's departure.

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World Cup England Mexico Soccer Fox Telemundo

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