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• The U.S. national team's round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium became the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, according to preliminary ratings released by Fox on Tuesday. • The high-stakes game took place on Monday, July 6, 2026, drawing massive viewership across the country and sparking large celebrations at venues like the Rockefeller Center fan village in New York. • This record-breaking viewership highlights the surging popularity of soccer within the United States and the significant cultural impact of the World Cup.

• Fox Sports, Telemundo, and Peacock have reported stronger-than-expected viewership numbers for the current World Cup tournament. • Fox has invested significant resources into extensive coverage, including pregame shows and a unique nightly wrap-up program titled “After Hours With James Corden.” • The tournament's success is attributed to a surge in "pop culture sizzle," blending traditional sports highlights with celebrity guests and comedy sketches.

• NBC and Fox News reported a significant surge in viewership for their Fourth of July specials during the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations. • NBC's fireworks broadcast achieved its highest ratings in eight years, while Fox News recorded its most successful July 4 performance to date. • The ratings boom highlights a strong public interest in national holiday programming and patriotic events.

• Zacks Research downgraded FOX (NASDAQ:FOX) from a “strong-buy” to a “hold” rating in an investor note issued on Wednesday. • In a contrasting move on June 24th, Weiss Ratings upgraded FOX shares from a “buy (b-)” to a “buy (b)” rating. • These conflicting analyst updates provide mixed signals to investors regarding the short-term valuation and growth potential of the company.

• The U.S. Men's National Team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday night to advance to the World Cup round of 16. • According to Fox Sports, the match drew over 24.4 million viewers with a peak audience of 31.8 million, making it the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in history. • This viewership milestone surpasses the previous record of 22.3 million set during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup final.

• The 2026 Men's World Cup has already broken U.S. viewership records during the group stage, with the USMNT leading match audiences on Fox. • High-profile matchups including Brazil-Morocco and Mexico-South Korea also set new U.S. audience benchmarks. • Specific match data shows Iraq-Norway drew 5.9 million viewers with a 7.4 million peak, while Qatar-Switzerland tallied 5.4 million viewers and peaked at 6.6 million.

• Fox Sports achieved record-breaking viewership during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, specifically setting a new single-day record on the Juneteenth holiday. • The U.S.-Australia match averaged 16.22 million viewers, while the Scotland-Morocco game drew 9.17 million and Brazil-Haiti averaged 8.74 million. • These figures highlight a massive surge in soccer's popularity in the U.S., with the U.S.-Australia game ranking as the second most-watched match of the tournament so far.