A World Cup Record That's More Than Just a Number The U. S.
Men's National Soccer Team's loss to Belgium may have been an embarrassment for American fans, but it delivered on viewership numbers that are more impressive than any FIFA issued trophy.
The match between the two teams averaged 33. 1 million viewers, making it not only the most watched soccer telecast in U. S. history but also a ratings behemoth that eclipses even the biggest NFL games.