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Spain Wins World Cup Final

Spain Wins World Cup Final
Spain Vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Final Shatters US Viewership Records · rediff.com

Spain won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina with a score of 1-0.

The match was held in New Jersey and was watched by nearly 63 million Americans, setting a new viewership record.

Fox's English-language broadcast had 38.9 million viewers, while Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage had 23.9 million.

The tournament was successful for broadcasters, with new hydration breaks creating additional advertising opportunities.

The next World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco in 2030, followed by Saudi Arabia in 2034.

Key facts

Total Viewers
62.8 million
Fox Viewers
38.9 million
Telemundo Viewers
23.9 million
Fox Rights Cost
$485 million
Telemundo Rights Cost
$600 million
Fox Hydration Break Revenue
$250 million
Ad Spot Cost
$1 million
Next World Cup Hosts
Spain, Portugal, Morocco (2030); Saudi Arabia (2034)

Quotes

Vicente Navarro

Managing partner at soccer‑focused marketing firm GotDigital

“"Ratings have blown past internal forecasts for both networks, and it's not close."”
rediff.com

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