Spain vs France draws 11.5 million US viewers — most-watched World Cup semi-final ever in English

Tuesday's 2026 World Cup semi-final between Spain and France averaged 11.462 million viewers on Fox in the US, making it the most-watched FIFA Men's World Cup semi-final ever on English-language American television. Spain knocked out France to advance to the final. The 2026 tournament continues to break TV viewership records across the United States.