Stars Shine Bright on FOX as Strong FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Viewership Continues

9,082,000 viewers witnessed Lionel Messi's Hat Trick with Argentina defeating Algeria 3-0 Tuesday on FOX

· Second most-watched FIFA Men's World Cup(TM) non-USMNT Group Stage telecast in English-Language U.S. history (No. 1: Saturday's Brazil-Morocco on FOX telecast)

· Up +183% from FIFA Men's World Cup 2022(TM) non-USMNT Group Stage telecast average on FOX (3,210,000 viewers)

· Peak Audience: 10,528,000 viewers from 9:30 - 9:45 PM ET

Erling Haaland leads Norway to decisive opening FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) victory on FOX

· 5,909,000 viewers watched Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq on FOX
o Peak Audience: 7,380,000 viewers from 7:45 - 8:00 PM ET

Kylian Mbappé opens with strong performance on FOX for FIFA World Cup(TM) favorite France

· 5,071,000 viewers saw France defeat Senegal 3-1 on FOX
o Peak Audience: 6,529,000 viewers from 4:45 - 5:00 PM ET

Source: Thefutoncritic.com