The WM 2026 has broken viewership records in Austria at ServusTV and ORF. The Salzburger Privatsender has reached almost 6.4 million Austrians with its 280 hours of WM content. The Sechzehntelfinalspiel between Austria and Spain was watched by an average of 2.25 million viewers at ServusTV and reached market shares of up to 79.7 percent among 12- to 49-year-olds.
What happened?
ServusTV has reached almost 6.4 million Austrians with its 280 hours of WM content. The Sechzehntelfinalspiel between Austria and Spain was watched by an average of 2.25 million viewers at ServusTV.
Why it matters for Austria
The WM 2026 has broken viewership records in Austria at ServusTV and ORF. The Salzburger Privatsender has reached almost 6.4 million Austrians with its 280 hours of WM content.
What comes next?
The WM 2026 is over, but the next challenge for the Austrian national football team is already on the horizon. The next match will take place on September 24, 2026, against Israel.
Last result: Spain 3-0 Austria (2026-07-02). Recent form (last 5): 0W-2D-3L (LLDDL, most recent first); lost the last 2. Next fixture: vs Israel (at home, 2026-09-24).
