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/ 71 days agoWho are FOX's competitors for World Cup media rights in USA?
FOX has set itself as the home of international soccer in the United States with media rights for the men's and women's World Cup. The broadcaster has the rights to the men's World Cup through the 2026 tournament, which shapes up to be historic for those in the United States. However, after that, there is […]
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/ 93 days agoHas Alexi Lalas helped or hurt soccer in the USA?
Alexi Lalas is undoubtedly controversial, and he is always at the center of soccer coverage in the USA. His work has spanned across ESPN to FOX, where he currently works as the broadcaster's leading studio analyst All that coverage means Lalas is on Americans' TVs regularly. That time in coverage has led to polarizing opinions […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 161 days agoEuro 2024 final beats Copa America viewership on FOX
FOX had coverage of both the Euro 2024 and Copa America Final on Sunday, and the viewership for both games was strong. The first of those two games was Spain against England. The Spanish defeated the Three Lions of England after an 88th-minute goal from Mikel Oyarzabal. That evening, Argentina defeated Colombia in extra time […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 169 days agoFOX's commentator assignments for Euro 2024, Copa semifinals
With the semifinals approaching for both the Euros and Copa America, FOX Sports has revealed the commentator assignments for each. Both Tuesday and Wednesday bring a doubleheader of contests with one game in each tournament. On Tuesday, France plays Spain in one of the best games of Euro 2024 to date. That evening, Reigning Copa […]
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/ 174 days agoFOX commentators for Euro 2024 and Copa America quarterfinals
FOX released its commentators and broadcast schedule for the quarterfinals of both the European Championship and Copa America. With the group stage of the Copa America coming to an end on Tuesday, the CONMEBOL competition completed the eight teams in the quarterfinals. Likewise, the round of 16 sent the last teams through to the quarterfinals […]
TV
/ 174 days agoFOX pulls record viewership from Euros and Copa America
FOX Sports is scoring some impressive viewership figures in both the Euros and Copa America. The American network previously secured the English-language broadcasting rights to the two tournaments here in the United States. As a result, American soccer fans have not necessarily had too hard of a time finding the matches on TV. This is, […]
Copa America 2024
/ 175 days agoCopa America: FOX loses USA and Mexico fans; What next?
While the inquisition begins in the United States around the national team crashing out of Copa America, FOX and TelevisaUnivision are picking up the pieces. With the USA's elimination on Monday night preceded by Mexico's capitulation on Sunday, the two most popular teams for viewers in the US are out of the tournament. Consequently, US […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 179 days agoFOX commentator schedule for Euro 2024 round of 16
The group stage of Euro 2024 flew by, which means American broadcaster FOX is preparing its commentators for the round of 16. The knockout stages of the tournament feature most of the top teams. Despite shaky performances from the favorites, including England, France and Portugal, the round of 16 ensures considerable drama. FOX is using […]
TV
/ 182 days agoThe moment Alexi Lalas lost all credibility as a soccer analyst
Alexi Lalas has been a controversial figure as an analyst for FOX Sports and its coverage of major international soccer tournaments. The two-time World Cup player for the USMNT is arguably the most recognizable face among American soccer analysts, and that is what he wants. His loud style embodies the American patriotism that the country […]
Copa America 2024
/ 182 days agoUSA sets record-breaking viewership figures in Bolivia win
Sunday night's Copa America game between the United States and Bolivia scored a record-breaking viewership of 4.665 million across FOX Sports and TelevisaUnivision. The primetime broadcast slot of 6 p.m. ET when the USMNT kicked off paid major dividends for FOX and TelevisaUnivision, the rights holders for Copa America. Specifically on the FOX broadcast channel, […]
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/ 184 days agoFOX adds Women's Euro 2025, prioritizes international focus
FOX made another splash in the American soccer media landscape by locking up the rights to the UEFA Women's Euro in 2025. The top international women's soccer competition in Europe previously aired on ESPN. However, in 2025, it joins an impressive array of international soccer competitions airing in the United States on FOX. With the […]
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/ 186 days agoFOX shows Euro 2024 success outside of England viewership
For viewers in the United States, England was always going to dominate viewership on FOX for Euro 2024. The close connection to the Premier League props up fans' knowledge of who is playing. Only two players for the Three Lions come from clubs outside of the most-watched soccer league in the United States. Therefore, FOX […]
Copa America 2024
/ 189 days agoFOX broadcasting assignments for Copa America group stage
The 2024 Copa America is the second edition of the tournament on FOX, and it is using many familiar voices in its broadcasting assignments. There will be six teams from CONCACAF competing in the tournament, including the United States. Therefore, FOX is using its top names for coverage. The top pair for the tournament is […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 189 days agoFOX Sports reveals huge ratings in opening Euro 2024 weekend
FOX Sports has enjoyed impressive viewership ratings during the opening weekend of Euro 2024. The tournament started on Friday, as hosts Germany thumped Scotland by a score of 5-1. According to the broadcasting network, the matchup recorded an average of 1.1 million viewers on American television. This is particularly interesting considering the fixture began at […]
Copa America 2024
/ 205 days agoWho has the TV rights for the Copa America?
To some, Copa America TV rights have been a mystery in the United States. In 2021, FOX finally made the rights easy to come by when it broadcasted all of the Copa America. Lionel Messi and Argentina won that tournament as droves of fans tuned in as history happened. Fortunately, fans do not need to […]