The World Cup match played between the US Men's National Soccer Team and Belgium on the evening of July 6, Monday, reached a record viewership during Fox's broadcast. The match became the most-watched soccer broadcast in US history with an average of 33,086,000 viewers. This figure created an audience comparable to NFL games and turned the Belgium-US matchup into a major event.

This historic viewership number indicates the growing popularity of soccer in the US. Especially in recent years, it has been observed that soccer has garnered more interest among the younger generation and that major tournaments have increased viewership numbers. This situation is seen as a promising development for the future of the sport.

Additionally, such large audiences present significant opportunities in terms of sponsorship and advertising revenues. Broadcasters and sports organizations will have to develop various strategies to maintain this interest. As soccer continues to gain recognition and affection in the US, the viewership numbers for these major matches may continue to rise.