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World Cup and State of Origin Push Australian TV to Record Viewing
OzTAM data shows the FIFA Women's World Cup and NRL State of Origin combined to deliver record television viewing figures across Australia.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
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OzTAM data shows the FIFA Women's World Cup and NRL State of Origin combined to deliver record television viewing figures across Australia.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final pulled in 38.9 million viewers on Fox, setting a new US television record for the tournament and signaling massive growth in American soccer interest.

The World Cup final drew record-breaking U.S. television audiences across Fox and Telemundo, marking a historic moment for soccer viewership in America.

Australia's Socceroos have helped SBS achieve record World Cup viewership figures, underlining the growing appetite for football among Australian audiences.