Antena 1 Tops the Ratings and Sets a New Audience Record on Day 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026
The Best Face the Best Tomorrow in the First Semi-Final, Live on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY
One hundred matches, 32 days, three host nations, and millions of fans united behind their favourite teams. Filled with stunning upsets, dramatic eliminations, unforgettable qualifications and record-breaking performances, the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to make history live across the Antena Universe, keeping Antena 1 at the top of the TV ratings for the 32nd consecutive day. The final quarter-final, Argentina vs. Switzerland, also delivered an all-time audience record for the tournament, achieving a remarkable 59.9% market share among adults aged 21–54.
Tomorrow night, the world's elite go head-to-head in the first semi-final of the tournament. Football fans asked for it—and football delivered. From 10:00 PM, Kylian Mbappé faces Lamine Yamal as reigning world runners-up France take on European champions Spain, live on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY.
The final quarter-final, Argentina vs. Switzerland, broadcast live on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY between 4:00 AM and 6:44 AM, with audience figures released today, topped the ratings across every key audience segment while setting the highest audience share recorded during this FIFA World Cup. Among adults aged 21–54, the match achieved an outstanding 59.9% market share, compared to Pro TV's 8.9%. The same dominance was reflected among urban viewers, where Antena 1 posted a 47.2% market share versus Pro TV's 7.1%, and nationwide, where Antena 1 reached a 39.7% market share, compared to Pro TV's 7.3%.
Tomorrow evening at 10:00 PM, reigning world runners-up France meet European champions Spain in what promises to be one of the standout matches of the tournament, live on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY. Both teams arrive with remarkable records and a brand of attacking football that has become synonymous with the FIFA World Cup. Having won all six of their knockout-stage matches, Les Bleus now face La Roja, a side that has conceded just one goal over the same number of matches.
The two nations have met 38 times in international competition. France has recorded 13 victories, Spain has won 18 encounters, while seven matches have ended in draws. Interestingly, this will be only the second FIFA World Cup meeting between the two countries. Their first came in the Round of 16 at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where France claimed a 3-1 victory.
Both semi-finals also mark a historic milestone for the tournament. France vs. Spain, to be played on Tuesday at 10:00 PM, and England vs. Argentina, live on Wednesday at 10:00 PM on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY, will feature the four highest-ranked teams in the FIFA World Ranking at the time of the Final Draw in December 2025—Spain, Argentina, France and England.
Source: Fifty5Blue
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Audience data processed by: Antena Group Research Department
Analysis based on the following audience segments: Adults 21–54 (Urban), Total Urban and National
Reporting period: July 12, 2026
