Kan 11 breaks 28-year viewership record with FIFA World Cup 2026 final

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final achieved record-breaking viewership globally. In the U.S., over 62.8 million viewers watched Spain defeat Argentina 1–0, making it the most-watched soccer telecast in American history. Fox saw a 132% increase from 2022, while Telemundo reported a record for Spanish-language media. Meanwhile, Kan 11 drew 1.57 million viewers with a 40.6% rating, marking its highest audience since 1998. These figures highlight the growing value of future sports media rights.