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US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says

The U.S. match against Belgium has become the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, drawing over 30 million viewers.

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The brief

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) suffered a loss against Belgium during the World Cup. Despite the result, Fox reports that the match attracted more than 30 million viewers, setting a historical record for soccer broadcasts in the U.S.

Coverage from ABC News, The Hill, and The New York Times emphasizes the scale of the viewership and questions whether the expectations and odds for the team were realistic. People.com reports that player Folarin Balogun has issued an apology to fans, stating, "We Let You Down." Future coverage is likely to focus on the aftermath of the USMNT's exit from the tournament and the implications of the record-breaking viewership numbers.

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Quick answers

How many people watched the US-Belgium match?

According to Fox, more than 30 million viewers watched the telecast.

What was the result of the match?

The USMNT lost to Belgium.

Did any players respond to the loss?

Folarin Balogun apologized to U.S. fans, stating the team let them down.

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World Cup USMNT Fox Folarin Balogun Belgium

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