The FIFA Women's World Cup nears its conclusion but the prestigious competition continues to dominate the viewership numbers in the USA. Unfortunately, due to the elimination of the USWNT, those numbers have somewhat come down, but the tournament racking up an outstanding audience.
In fact, the most-watched soccer game in the USA on August 7 through August 13 was Spain's 2-1 win over the Netherlands, a fixture that sealed La Roja a spot in the semifinals. Over 1.7 million people tuned in to FOX for that quarterfinal clash, with the European side having since moved on to the final.
England's quarterfinal showdown with Colombia, which they won 2-1, comes in at second. This tie earned 861,000 average viewers for FOX as goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessio Russo secured the Lionesses the victory. Wrapping up the top three is Telemundo's coverage of the aforementioned clash between Spain and the Netherlands. This match brought the Spanish-language network 815,000 average viewers and a 0.5 rating.
FOX
Thursday, August 10
FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain 2-1 Netherlands at 8:45 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.9
Average viewers: 1,777,000
FIFA Women's World Cup: Japan 1-2 Sweden at 3:14 a.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.3
Average viewers: 578,000
Friday, August 11
FIFA Women's World Cup: Australia 0-0 France (8-7 on penalties) at 2:43 a.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.3
Average viewers: 579,000
Saturday, August 12
FIFA Women's World Cup: England 2-1 Colombia at 6:14 a.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.5
Average viewers: 861,000
FIFA Women's World Cup: Australia 0-0 France (8-7 on penalties) at 6 a.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.3
Average viewers: 568,000
TELEMUNDO
Thursday, August 10
FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain 2-1 Netherlands at 8:30 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.5
Average viewers: 815,000
Saturday, August 12
FIFA Women's World Cup: England 2-1 Colombia at 1:30 p.m. ET a.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 340,000
FIFA Women's World Cup: England 2-1 Colombia at 6:04 p.m. ET a.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 226,000
FS1
Monday, August 7
FIFA Women's World Cup: England 0-0 Nigeria (4-2 on penalties) at 6 a.m.
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 362,000
FIFA Women's World Cup: Australia 2-0 Denmark at 6:22 a.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 329,000
Tuesday, August 8
FIFA Women's World Cup: France 4-0 Morocco at 6:44 a.m.
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 312,000
UniMas
Monday, August 7
Leagues Cup: Queretaro 1-1 New England (4-3 penalties) at 8 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 350,000
Tuesday, August 8
Leagues Cup: Tigres UANL 0-1 Monterrey at 10:19 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.3
Average viewers: 577,000
Leagues Cup: Toluca 2-2 Minnesota United (2-4 on penalties) at 7:55 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 384,000
Friday, August 11
Leagues Cup: LAFC 2-3 Monterrey at 10:29 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 477,000
USA Network
Friday, August 11
English Premier League: Burnley 0-3 Manchester City at 2:57 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.2
Average viewers: 360,000
NBC
Saturday, August 12
English Premier League: Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa at 12:30 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.4
Average viewers: 748,000
ABC
Saturday, August 12
La Liga: Athletic Club 0-2 Atletico Madrid at 3 p.m. ET
Viewership ratings: 0.3
Average viewers: 544,000
