World Cup 2022: Wales match gets higher TV ratings

The Wales vs USA game has beat out the England vs Iran game in TV ratings. 

An average UK audience of 7.4 million watched the England game on BBC One, according to ratings body Barb. 

That compares with 9.4 million who tuned in for the Wales game on ITV. 

The difference in viewership is likely explained partly due to timings. The England match occurred at 1 pm on a Monday, while people were still at work. Whilst the Wales game took place in prime time evening hours. 

However, the England match saw a large number of people watching the game on iPlayer.

England beat Iran 6-2 on Monday, while Wales drew 1-1 with the USA.

Wales play Iran on Friday whilst England take on the USA on Friday night, the final group stage games take place on Tuesday for Group B.