FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener Obliterates Super Bowl 60 Viewership with Staggering 1.2 Billion Global Audience
The 2026 FIFA World Cup’s opening match between Mexico and South Africa has achieved a monumental 1.2 billion viewers globally, vastly outperforming Super Bowl 60’s 125.6 million.
This massive audience underscores soccer’s unparalleled worldwide popularity compared to American football, despite the World Cup opener featuring less globally recognized teams.