Millions of US viewers ditch Fox for Telemundo's energetic World Cup coverage

Millions of English-speaking Americans are tuning into Spanish-language Telemundo instead of Fox for the 2026 World Cup, drawn by its energetic commentating style. Fox holds exclusive English-language broadcast rights in the US since 2015, but viewers are put off by in-game ad breaks, pro-Trump show promos and the frequent presence of host Alexi Lalas. Telemundo's passionate coverage has attracted a rapidly growing crossover audience.

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