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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Soccer scores big as 63 million Americans watch FIFA World Cup final

Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering ​viewership records and underscoring soccer's growing appeal in the U.S. ​after decades of efforts to broaden its audience.

Held in New Jersey, the final remained scoreless until Spain broke through ​in the 106th minute to secure a 1-0 victory.

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