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World Cup final draws over 55 audience points in Argentina
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World Cup final draws over 55 audience points in Argentina

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain drew over 55 audience rating points on Argentine television.
  • The match, won by Spain 1-0, was primarily broadcast on Telefe, which led viewership.
  • Preliminary data suggests the final surpassed the audience numbers of Argentina's semifinal match.

The 2026 World Cup final, which saw Spain clinch the title by defeating Argentina 1-0, captivated the Argentine audience, achieving over 55 audience rating points on television.

According to initial data from Kantar Ibope Media, the open channel Telefe dominated viewership during the broadcast from New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. TyC Sports and TV Pública also provided coverage.

Early in the match, Telefe registered 37.8 rating points, with TyC Sports at 13.8 and TV Pública at 5.1. These figures remained stable through the first half and surged during halftime, peaking in extra time. During the decisive period, Telefe reached 39.4 points, while TyC Sports recorded 13.1 and TV Pública 4.1, collectively surpassing 55 points.

Preliminary measurements indicate that the final's viewership exceeded that of Argentina's semifinal against England, which garnered 54.6 points across various channels. However, the most-watched match for the Argentine national team during the tournament was their Round of 16 game against Cape Verde, which achieved a consolidated audience of 57.9 points.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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