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US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history
By Steve Reed | The Associated Press and Sanjesh Singh at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The United States has World Cup fever.
The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.
The peak audience was 31.8 million.
The United States won the game...
Key takeaway 4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The record-breaking viewership of the US match against Bosnia-Herzegovina is a significant milestone for soccer in the Los Angeles area, where the sport has been gaining popularity in recent years. The fact that the match was played in Santa Clara, California, just outside of Los Angeles, likely contributed to the high level of interest among local fans. The large Spanish-language audience on Telemundo also reflects the diverse demographics of the Los Angeles region, where soccer is a highly popular sport among Hispanic communities. As the US team advances in the World Cup, it will be interesting to see how the local community continues to rally behind them, and whether this surge in interest will have a lasting impact on the sport's popularity in the area. The high viewership numbers may also have implications for local businesses and event organizers, who may look to capitalize on the growing demand for soccer-related events and activities.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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What is this story about? The United States has World Cup fever.
The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.
The peak audience was 31.8 million.
The United States won the game...
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