Telemundo Deportes Kicks Off Exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Coverage

MIAMI (September 4, 2025) - Telemundo Deportes today launched its “Rumbo al Mundial” series with live broadcasts of two pivotal CONMEBOL qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The network’s coverage began at 7:30 p.m. ET on Universo with Argentina vs. Venezuela, featuring play-by-play commentary by Andrés Cantor and analysis by Diego Balado. Although Argentina had already secured qualification, the match held historic significance as Lionel Messi’s final competitive appearance at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires with the national team.

At 9:30 p.m. ET, Universo continued the evening’s action with Brazil vs. Chile, narrated by Luis Omar Tapia and Natalia Astrain. Brazil, also already qualified, used the fixture as an opportunity for manager Carlo Ancelotti to implement tactical experiments ahead of the World Cup, while Chile sought to end its qualifying campaign on a high note.

Telemundo Deportes promoted its comprehensive live coverage across social media. At 5:03 p.m. ET on September 4, the network’s X account tweeted its Telemundo Deportes Al Día studio show was streaming live, driving fans to join the conversation ahead of kickoff.