World Cup Boosts TV Ratings

La 2Cat had a big increase in viewers in July because of the FIFA World Cup 2026. La 1 also had record viewers due to the Spanish team winning. Telecinco had its lowest audience numbers ever.
La 2Cat saw a 28.6% rise in viewers compared to June, reaching 4.086,000 unique viewers. This was the channel’s best performance since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The Spanish national football team’s victory boosted La 1’s audience significantly. La 1 achieved its highest monthly audience share in almost 20 years, surpassing a record from December 2006. Telecinco’s audience share dropped to a historic low.
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Highlights
La 2Cat Audience Record
La 2Cat had its best July audience in 20 years due to the World Cup.
La 1 Audience Record
La 1 achieved a record audience share, surpassing 2006 levels.
Telecinco Audience Decline
Telecinco had its lowest monthly audience share, a historic low.
World Cup Impact on TV
The World Cup increased viewership for La 1 and decreased it for Telecinco.
Significant Audience Increase
La 2Cat’s viewership increased by 28.6% compared to June.