The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to a record-breaking start. The tournament began Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, with the former’s 2-0 victory clutching 6. 3 million viewers across Fox, Fox One and Tubi, per a combination of early Nielsen ratings and internal data.

Source: [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/06/world-cup-2026-ratings-mexico-south-africa-record-fox-1236955063/)

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