World Cup Viewership Propels Telemundo and Peacock, Smashing TV Ratings Records

Telemundo is riding a World Cup ratings wave. Variety reports the Spanish-language network has set multiple viewership records during its four-week coverage of the tournament. The July fifth Mexico versus England match was particularly notable—a game in which Mexico was eliminated from competition. NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service also posted record ratings throughout the World Cup.

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