Telemundo Adds Fútbol Legends To FIFA World Cup 2026™ Coverage Team
Telemundo has announced the first group of fútbol legends joining its coverage team for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, featuring former players and coaches such as Andrés Guardado, Guti, José Pékerman, Antonio Valencia, and Julio César Dely Valdés. The network is preparing its most extensive Spanish-language broadcast in U.S. history, with 700 hours of programming and all 104 matches aired live. Coverage will span Telemundo, Universo, the Telemundo App, and Peacock. This marks the beginning of a series of talent announcements ahead of the June 11 tournament kickoff.
- ▪Telemundo has added fútbol legends Andrés Guardado, Guti, José Pékerman, Antonio Valencia, and Julio César Dely Valdés to its World Cup 2026 coverage team.
- ▪The network will broadcast all 104 matches live, with 92 available over-the-air on Telemundo and 12 on Universo.
- ▪A total of 700 hours of World Cup programming will be offered, the most ever for a Spanish-language U.S. broadcast.
- ▪Every match will be streamed live on the Telemundo App and Peacock for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers.
- ▪Telemundo plans additional talent announcements in the lead-up to the tournament starting June 11, 2026.
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