USMNT’s World Cup exit was most-watched American telecast since Super Bowl

• 4-1 defeat to Belgium averaged 33 million viewers on Fox

• Mexico v England neared 45 million across platforms

The US men's national team officially broke the record for most-watched soccer telecast in US history twice in a row.

As disappointing as Monday's 4-1 last-16 loss to Belgium was for fans, the pregame excitement helped attract 33.086 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media research. The audience peaked at 41.033 million during the 9.15-9.30pm eastern time window.