# Spain’s World Cup Win Sets U.S. TV Ratings Record for Soccer

Spain’s Women’s World Cup final victory became the most-watched soccer broadcast in U.S. television history, breaking previous ratings records. The match drew a massive audience, highlighting the sport’s surging popularity and the growing commercial impact of women’s soccer in America.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/world-cup-final-ratings-most-watched-soccer-game-history-1236817692/) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:02:29 +0000
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/prime-video-docuseries-spanish-national-team-world-cup-1236820294/) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:35:36 +0000