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WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023

USA-Netherlands breaks World Cup group stage match audience record

The Group E game between the USWNT and Netherlands broke US records to become the most-watched Women’s World Cup group stage match.

Wellington (New Zealand), 27/07/2023.- Lindsey Horan of USA (2-R) scores the 1-1 equalizer goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup group E soccer match between USA and Netherlands, in Wellington, New Zealand, 27 July 2023.
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Paul Reidy
Paul Reidy
Irish native who switched from the music industry to the world of sport moving from Universal Music to AS in 2017. A keen runner, soccer player and now discovering the world's fastest growing sport of padel. A fútbol fanatic covering LaLiga, MLS, Liga MX and other offbeat stories from the global game. Can always be found rooting for the underdog.
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Following an opening game 3-0 win over Vietnam, the USWNT faced tougher opposition in the 2023 Women’s World Cup as the holders went up against the Netherlands in a game which required a Lindsey Horan equaliser just after the hour mark to secure a share of the spoils for the pre-tournament favourites.

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The game did however break US television and viewing records to become the most-watched Women’s World Cup group stage match in both English and Spanish-language TV.

USA-Netherlands breaks World Cup group stage match audience record
United States v Netherlands - Wellington Regional StadiumAMANDA PEROBELLI

6,429,000 viewers tuned in on FOX, making it the most-watched group stage match ever mand the game was also the most-streamed Women’s World Cup group stage match in FOX Sports history with an average-minute audience of 196,938.

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