20-06-2018 16:22 via adage.com

With or Without You: Despite USA's absence, World Cup still draws a crowd

More often than not, Americans who say they have no use for the world's most popular sport will cite the prevalence of matches that end in a draw. But as much as ties may be antithetical to our national sensibilities, the TV ratings for the 2018 FIFA World Cup suggest that soccer enthusiasts may even prefer the occasional deadlock.According to Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, three of Fox Sports' four most-watched World Cup matches thus far have ended in a tie. Since the tournament began on Thu
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