Telemundo's Record-Breaking World Cup 2026 Coverage Is Scoring Big
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Telemundo's Record-Breaking World Cup 2026 Coverage Is Scoring Big By Veronica Villafañe,
- Across 72 matches between June 11 and June 27, nearly one in two World Cup viewers in the United States tuned in via Telemundo or Peacock – a 48% share of the combined tournament audience.
- He gave Telemundo a shout-out on social media at least twice, saying he preferred watching the matches on the network's Spanish-language platforms.
Hollywood & Entertainment Telemundo's Record-Breaking World Cup 2026 Coverage Is Scoring Big By Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Veronica Villafañe is an expert in the Hispanic media industry.Follow Author Jul 01, 2026, 12:29am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more."Mexico vs Korea Republic" at Guadalajara Stadium on June 18, 2026 was the most watched match on Telemundo. In the photo, Heung-Min Son #7 of Korea Republic shoots while Raul Rangel #1 of Mexico attempts a save. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)Getty ImagesTelemundo’s FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage coverage is scoring big goals on both broadcast and streaming. Its digital push is paying off, delivering record-breaking numbers as it builds on its early tournament success.
Across 72 matches between June 11 and June 27, nearly one in two World Cup viewers in the United States tuned in via Telemundo or Peacock – a 48% share of the combined tournament audience. That’s a remarkable number when you consider that U.S. Hispanics represent just 20% of the total population. And it strongly suggests the audience extends well beyond Spanish-speaking households.