TelevisaUnivision consolidates audience leadership during World Cup with new historic record

TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the leading broadcaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, setting a new audience record with the match between Mexico and England. The game drew a total of 58 million viewers across the company's platforms, marking a significant achievement. Of this total, 35.8 million people watched the match, with 28.3 million tuning in on free-to-air television and 7.5 million streaming it via ViX, TelevisaUnivision's streaming service. This latest record continues a trend of high viewership for the company throughout the tournament, fueled by the Mexican national team's performance and a multi-platform distribution strategy. The viewership for the Mexico-England match reportedly surpassed that of its main competitor on free-to-air television by 28 percent. TelevisaUnivision's coverage strategy involves simultaneous broadcasts across Las Estrellas, Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX, with ViX exclusively offering all tournament matches in Mexico. As the World Cup progresses towards its decisive stages, TelevisaUnivision aims to maintain its audience leadership.