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Even fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's why
By Mandalit del Barco | NPR at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 3, 2026
· 3 min read
A TV reporter from Telemundo works on the pitch ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group B football match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 18, 2026.(Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)
The U.S. telecasts of this summer's World Cup games are...
Key takeaway Fox Sports, which broadcasts the games in English, reports an average of 5 million viewers per match across 72 group stage matches.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
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What is this story about? A TV reporter from Telemundo works on the pitch ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group B football match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 18, 2026.(Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)
The U.S. telecasts of this summer's World Cup games are...
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