NEW YORK—The World Cup Final between Argentina and France was a big ratings success for U.S. broadcasters with Fox pulling in 16,783,000 viewers in the U.S., making it the most watched men’s World Cup Telecast in U.S. history, and Telemundo reporting record audiences for its Spanish-language coverage. 

On Fox, the Final match beat out the previously top rated final of Italy vs. Brazil in 1994, which was watched by 14,510,000 viewers and the 2022 Group Stage match of U.S.A. vs. England, which attracted 15,491,000 viewers.  

Telemundo and Peacock had a total audience delivery of 9 million viewers for its Spanish-language coverage, making it the most watched and most streamed match of the tournament for Spanish-language audiences in the U.S.  

Telemundo and Peacock also reported that the Argentina v. France World Cup Final was the most-streamed match in U.S media history regardless of language with an average minute audience (AMA) of 3 million viewers.

Argentina vs. France total audience delivery of 9 million was up +65% vs. 2018’s final (5.5M), Telemundo reported. 

On Fox, the Final match beat out the previously top rated Final of Italy vs. Brazil in 1994, which was watched by 14,510,000 viewers and the 2022 Group Stage match of U.S.A. vs. England, which attracted 15,491,000 viewers. 

MIAMI — Spanish-language TV network Telemundo Network recently opened the doors to its new $250 million headquarters, Telemundo Center. Continuing the unveilings, the NBCUniversal network showed-off the facility’s advanced 360-degree news studio, designed to support the production of more than 3,000 hours of programming annually.

Viewers got their first look at the 3,700 square foot studio — with its 45-foot ceilings, 8K LED screen, and multifunctional anchor desk that seats 16 people — during the network’s daily primetime newscast, “Noticias Telemundo” with José Díaz-Balart.

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Designed by Juan Ramón Martín, Creativity and Image director for Spain’s Atresmedia Group, the “Noticias Telemundo” studio’s 36 x 12-foot LED screen displays realistic 8K imagery with over 11 million megapixels. Anchors and operators also have the latest control technology for manipulating and interacting with multiple video feeds and graphics displays. The studio also features an 18-foot high, 3D set outfitted with an 8-foot-high logo, luminous surfaces, recessed LED floor lighting, and robotic cameras.

“This investment demonstrates our network’s commitment to the Latino community at a time when access to news is more important than ever,” said Luis Fernández, executive vice president of Network News at Telemundo, an NBCUniversal media property under the Comcast Corp. umbrella. “‘Noticias Telemundo’ can now assert that we not only say it the way it is, but show it as well, because the quality of the images we air will transport audiences to the places where the news is happening.”

The “Noticias Telemundo” news operation produces a wide range of Spanish-language programming including: “Noticias Telemundo Fin de Semana” with Julio Vaqueiro, “Noticias Telemundo Mediodía” with Felicidad Aveleyra, “Un Nuevo Día” with Paulina Sodi, and the Sunday current affairs show, “Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart.”

The digital news team disseminates the content — including news specials, documentaries, and news events like political debates, town halls and forums — to Hispanic audiences worldwide via online and mobile platforms.

Telemundo Network reaches 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through its 27 local stations, 51 affiliates and a national feed.

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