For the first time ever, one network will become the exclusive Spanish-language home for World Cup soccer. NBCUniversal-owned Telemundo (the fastest-growing network in any language) has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights for all FIFA men's and women's World Cup games from 2015-2022. Telemundo's broadcast associates, their cable network mun2, and all of their associated online platforms will be involved.
Additionally, Telemundo and mun2 will provide extensive coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup, FIFA Men's and Women's U-17 World Cup, FIFA Men's and Women's U-20 World Cup as well as live coverage of the official draws and ceremonies.
Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media, Lauren Zalaznick said in a statement:
"The acquisition of the FIFA World Cup, one of the world's great sporting events, speaks directly to the commitment NBCUniversal has made in the future of Telemundo and to our diverse U.S. Hispanic communities that we serve."
Famed announcer Andres Cantor (yes, that Andres Cantor), already known as "the voice of soccer" around the world, would soon become "the face of soccer" for Telemundo's sports coverage.
In addition to the upcoming World Cup rights, Telemundo currently owns the exclusive U.S. broadcast and online rights to certain away FIFA World Cup qualifying matches of The Mexican National Team and the home of Mexico's most popular club team Las Chivas de Guadalajara.
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