# Soccer: Over 54-million viewers in Canada, the US and Mexico tuned in for the host nations’ World Cup group matches so far. America’s opening match against Paraguay attracted 27.5-million viewers, the most-watched soccer match ever broadcast in the country. The president of world governing body FIFA, Gianni Infantino, describes the figures as historic, showing how the sport is truly uniting the world. He describes the atmosphere, energy and passion in the three countries as incredibly special.
Soccer: 54-million viewers watch host nations’ first World Cup matches