USMNT’s Gold Cup Quarterfinal Match Draws Record-Breaking TV Viewership

Jun 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; United States of America goalkeeper Matthew Freese (25) and midfielder Jack Mcglynn (6) and defender John Tolkin (2) celebrate after defeating Costa Rica in a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Gold Cup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

The recent CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match between the USMNT and Costa Rica was not just a nail-biting penalty shootout victory for the U.S. Men’s National Team, but also a historic moment for soccer viewership in the United States.

According to Nielsen Media Research, 1.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the USMNT’s dramatic 4-3 penalty-kicks win over Costa Rica on Sunday. This incredible number makes it the most-watched non-final Gold Cup match in English-language U.S. history.

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Jun 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Team United States of America celebrates after winning the match in the sixth round of penalty shootouts during a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Gold Cup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

The excitement truly peaked between 9:00 PM and 9:15 PM ET, with the match reaching an impressive 2,834,000 viewers during that quarter-hour.

This viewership represents a significant jump, showing a 36% increase from the USMNT’s 2023 Gold Cup Quarterfinal telecast that aired on FS1 (July 23 vs. Canada), which drew 1.4 million viewers.

Jun 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; United States of America goalkeeper Matthew Freese (25) celebrates after making the final save during a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Gold Cup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

It’s truly amazing to see such strong support for the USMNT and the Gold Cup. The growing numbers reflect the increasing passion for soccer across the nation and the captivating nature of these high-stakes international competitions.