Naver CHZZK on Track to Surpass 5 Million Concurrent Viewers for World Cup Streaming

Record-Breaking Viewership Expected for the Mexico Match

Naver's streaming platform CHZZK, which is broadcasting every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup North and Central America live, is on track to surpass 5 million peak concurrent viewers during Korea’s second group stage match against Mexico.

According to Naver on June 19, CHZZK exclusively streamed the Group A second-round match between Korea and Mexico online through its dedicated channel and popular streamers’ "watch together" broadcasts. As a result, the number of peak concurrent viewers is set to surpass not only the previous match against Czech Republic, which saw 4.82 million viewers, but also to soon reach the 5 million mark.

As of 10:40 a.m. on this day, the total concurrent viewers—including those on official channels such as JTBC and KBS, as well as "watch together" broadcasts by popular creators like Han Dongsuk, Wolf, Shoot for Love, IstarTV, Channel Siboya, and Playbe—stood at 4.16 million. Given that viewership typically increases during the latter part of the match, it is highly likely that the number will surpass 5 million if this trend continues.

Through CHZZK, users can watch every World Cup match for free in standard definition (480p), while Naver Plus Membership subscribers can enjoy high definition (1080p) streaming. There had been concerns that Korea’s group stage matches, all scheduled on weekday mornings Korea Standard Time, would prevent many office workers and students from watching live. However, with interest in the Mexico match surging after the victory over Czech Republic, demand for mobile and online streaming has been rapidly increasing.

A CHZZK representative stated, "Given the pattern of rising viewership as the match progresses into the second half, the Korea vs. Mexico match is likely to surpass the peak concurrent viewership recorded during the Czech Republic game," adding, "We are focusing on maintaining a stable viewing environment until the end of the match by efficiently distributing server loads during periods of massive traffic."

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