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US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history
By Steve Reed, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 3, 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 2-0 i...
Key takeaway 4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's vibrant soccer community is likely abuzz with excitement over the US team's historic win, which drew a massive audience nationwide. The record-breaking viewership of the US-Bosnia-Herzegovina match suggests that interest in the sport is growing rapidly, even in a city where football and basketball often dominate the sports landscape. As the US team advances in the World Cup, local fans will be watching closely to see how their team performs, and the city's many soccer bars and watch parties will likely be packed with enthusiastic supporters. The fact that the Mexico-Ecuador game drew an even larger combined audience, with 29.3 million viewers, also underscores the strong following for international soccer in the region, which has a significant Hispanic population. With the World Cup fever running high, San Antonio's soccer enthusiasts will be eager to see how the tournament unfolds and how their favorite teams perform.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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 2-0 i...
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