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2026 World Cup: audience figures for the main weekend matches across Europe’s Top 5 markets

Below are the audience figures for the main 2026 World Cup matches across Europe’s Top 5 markets. Friday 19 June ⚽️ USA - Australia (kick-off at 21:00 CET) • Italy (Auditel data): 3.38 million viewers on Rai 1. Audience share: 22.4%. • France (Médiamétrie): 3.1 million viewers on M6…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Germany, …
• Article # 445555
• Published on 22/06/26 at 17:15

2026 World Cup / Spain: 7.9 million viewers for Spain - Saudi Arabia on La 1 (RTVE)

Spain - Saudi Arabia (4-0), on Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup group stage (Group H), drew an average of 7.9 million viewers on the public-TV channel La 1 (RTVE) in Spain on Sunday 21 June 2026 (kick-off at 18:00 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute Kantar. This…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Spain, …
• Article # 445469
• Published on 22/06/26 at 12:00

2026 World Cup / Germany: 18.26 million viewers for Germany - Côte d’Ivoire on ZDF

Germany - Côte d’Ivoire (2-1), on Matchday 2 of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group E), drew an average of 18.26 million viewers on the public-TV channel ZDF in Germany, on Saturday 20 June 2026 (kick-off at 22:00 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 445445
• Published on 22/06/26 at 10:00

Weekly News Extra (15 to 19 June 2026)

• The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) will file a complaint with FIFA over restrictions imposed on its national team during the 2026 World Cup, which it says are preventing the squad from preparing for the tournament under normal conditions • Villarreal CF (LALIGA EA…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 445387
• Published on 19/06/26 at 17:20

2026 World Cup/United Kingdom: 14.2 million viewers for England - Croatia on ITV1

England - Croatia (4-2), on Matchday 1 of the 2026 World Cup group stage (Group L), drew an average of 14.2 million viewers with a peak of 15.4 million on the private free-TV channel ITV1, on Wednesday 17 June 2026 (kick-off at 21:00 GMT, 22:00 CET), according to data from the audience measurement…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 445232
• Published on 18/06/26 at 18:00

DAZN Italy: Andrea Faelli appointed new CEO following Stefano Azzi's departure

Andrea Faelli has been appointed CEO of DAZN Italy from 1 July 2026, the streaming service announced on 17 June 2026. "Italy represents a strategic and priority market for DAZN, and Andrea Faelli’s leadership will be crucial in the next phase of development. He will work closely with the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Digital, Governance, …
• Article # 445060
• Published on 18/06/26 at 14:00

2026 World Cup: 54 million domestic viewers for the host nations’ three opening matches

54 million viewers (average cumulative audience figures) have watched the three opening matches featuring the host nations of the 2026 World Cup in North America, according to figures released by FIFA on 15 June 2026. • Mexico - South Africa (2-0, Group A) drew an average of 23.4 million…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 445044
• Published on 18/06/26 at 12:30

2026 World Cup/France: 14 M viewers for France-Senegal on M6, best World Cup opener audience since 2014

France - Senegal (3-1), on Matchday 1 of the 2026 World Cup group stage (Group I), drew an average of 13.99 million viewers on the private free-TV channel M6, on Tuesday 16 June 2026 (kick-off at 21:00 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute Médiamétrie. This figure…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Federations, Media, …
• Article # 444947
• Published on 17/06/26 at 11:00

2026 World Cup/Spain: 7.32 million viewers for Spain - Cape Verde on La 1 (RTVE)

Spain - Cape Verde (0-0), on Matchday 1 of the 2026 World Cup group stage (Group H), drew an average of 7.32 million viewers on the public-TV channel La 1 (RTVE) in Spain on Monday 15 June 2026 (kick-off at 18:00 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute Kantar. This…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Spain, …
• Article # 444782
• Published on 16/06/26 at 12:00

2026 World Cup/United States: record viewing figures for USA - Paraguay (27.5 million viewers)

United States - Paraguay (4-1), on Matchday 1 of the 2026 World Cup group stage (Group D), drew an average of 27.5 million viewers on the Fox group’s channels (18.03 million, in English) and Telemundo (9.5 million, in Spanish) in the United States on Friday 12 June 2026 (kick-off at 18:00 local…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, North America
• Article # 444605
• Published on 15/06/26 at 13:40