- How much has the average number of viewers in the U.S. for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup increased compared to the previous tournament?
- The average number of participants in the group stage of the Qatar 2022 tournament was 26,400, which increased by 152% to 66,560,000 in 2026.
- How many viewers did the match between Japan and the Netherlands have?
- The attendance was 88.38 million, making it the second-highest attendance of all games after Brazil vs. Morocco (first place).
- What impact did the performance of the Japanese national team have on US viewer ratings?
- The aggressive tactics of the Japanese national team and the performance of star players such as Keito Nakamura and Takefusa Kubo attracted the attention of young people in particular, leading to results that significantly exceeded the average viewership.
- What channel was FOX Sports broadcast on?
- It was broadcast on FOX, FS1, and Tubi, and was also streamed on digital platforms.
- What is the viewer rating forecast for the final tournament?
- If the Japanese national team advances to the final tournament, high viewer ratings are expected even though it is late at night on American time, and further records may be broken.
- What factors are responsible for the expansion of soccer's popularity in the United States, in addition to the growth of MLS?
- The active involvement of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) in hosting the 2026 tournament, and the significant investment it has made in stadiums and infrastructure, has strengthened solidarity among Concacaf member countries and raised the standard of soccer culture throughout the region.