Telemundo Caps Off Its Record-Breaking FIFA World Cup 2026™ Coverage with the Tournament’s Third Place and Final Match
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JULY 16, 2026 – MIAMI, FL – Following record-breaking audiences and an unprecedented presentation of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Telemundo’s exclusive Spanish-language coverage culminates this weekend with the Third-Place Match on Saturday, July 18, and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final on Sunday, July 19. Fans can experience every moment live across Telemundo, Peacock and the Telemundo App as the world’s biggest sporting event crowns its next world champion.
The championship match takes center stage on Sunday, July 19, as Spain and defending world champion Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final from New York/New Jersey Stadium. With futbol’s biggest prize on the line, Telemundo’s world-class roster of talent will deliver comprehensive live coverage from the stadium, bringing fans every moment of the world’s biggest sporting event.
Coverage will be led by Telemundo’s full talent roster, including Carlota Vizmanos, Miguel Gurwitz, Andrés Cantor, Luis Omar Tapia, José Luis López Salido, Adriana Monsalve, Verónica Rodríguez, Copán Álvarez, Diego Balado, Omar Zerón, Jorge Calvo, Carmen Boquín, Jaime Macías, Alejandro Berry, Lindsay Casinelli, Jessica Carrillo, Andrea Meza, Carlos Adyan, Julio Vaqueiro, Pablo Mariño, Diego Arrioja, Isabella Echeverri, Andrés Guardado, Guti, Nuno Gomes, Dunga, Jozy Altidore, Maxi Rodríguez, Iván Ramiro Córdoba, Gabriel Batistuta, Iván Zamorano, Roque Santa Cruz, José Pékerman, Carlos Yustis, Manu Sánchez, Juan Ballesteros and Antonella González
Entertainment Specials Celebrate the Fans and Cap off the FIFA World Cup™
Tributo a los Hinchas (July 18 at 2pm/1c)
Airing before the third-place match, the Tributo a los Hinchas special shines a spotlight on the true heartbeat of the World Cup: its fans. Broadcasting from Miami with stories gathered across key cities, this special captures the emotion, traditions, and personal journeys of fans from around the world. Through powerful storytelling, live celebrations, and cultural showcases, the program highlights the diversity and unity that define the global soccer community, honoring the voices, chants, and unwavering passion that fueled the tournament.
Celebrando el Mundial: La Final (July 19 at 9am/8c)
Closing out the tournament, Celebrando el Mundial delivers a dynamic, two-hour live event from the New York/New Jersey area, commemorating the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final with a mix of live music, celebrity appearances, and unforgettable match highlights. Hosted by Clovis Nienow, Lindsay Casinelli, and Lourdes Stephen, the special features performances by Gente de Zona, KANE, Maria Becerra, Melody, Olga Tañón, and Yami Safdie, along with a special presentation by Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys. Featuring international artists, tributes to the tournament’s defining moments, and an electric fan atmosphere, the special builds to a grand finale that unites players and fans alike in one global celebration of soccer’s biggest stage.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Coverage on Sunday, July 19
- Celebrando el Mundial: La Final at 9 a.m. ET (Telemundo/Peacock) – Telemundo begins its coverage of the final matchday with a special celebration building excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final.
- Camino a la Final at 11 a.m. ET (Telemundo/Peacock) – Coverage continues with a look back at the journey to the Final and the defining moments that shaped the tournament
- Hoy en el Mundial at 1 p.m. ET (Telemundo/Peacock) – Telemundo delivers the latest news, analysis and live reports ahead of the tournament’s biggest match.
- Conexión Mundial at 1 p.m. ET (Telemundo Deportes Ahora) - Luis Baraldi, Ximena Cebreros, Giovanni Genua, and Ashley González preview Spain vs. Argentina with live analysis, expert insight and the day’s biggest storylines.
- Vive el Mundial at 2 p.m. ET (Telemundo/Peacock) – Pregame coverage features expert analysis, team updates and a full preview of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final.
- Watch Party: Argentina vs. Spain (Telemundo Deportes TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X) – Telemundo’s team of influencers host a social watch party with multiple hosts, narrator, analyst and an influencer on the ground at New York New Jersey Stadium.
- FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final: Spain vs. Argentina at 2:30 p.m. ET (Telemundo/Peacock) – Live coverage begins ahead of the Final on Telemundo, Peacock and the Telemundo App.
- Global superstars Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS will come together to co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show. Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the landmark performance will unite some of the world’s biggest music acts on soccer’s greatest stage and will broadcast live to billions of fans around the world.
- Siguiendo el Mundial at 3 p.m. ET (Telemundo Deportes Ahora) – Fernando Rojas and Mary Lijeron host Telemundo Deportes Ahora’s alternate match presentation featuring live statistics, real-time data overlays and analysis throughout the final.
- FIFA World Cup 2026™: Tribute to the Champions at 5 p.m. ET (Telemundo/Peacock) – Telemundo celebrates the newly crowned FIFA World Cup 2026™ champions with highlights, reactions and coverage of the historic moment.
- Conexión Mundial at 5 p.m. ET (Telemundo Deportes Ahora) – Rosy Martell, Juan Riquelme, Brenda Cuba, Luis Nieves, Manuel Rivera, and Rafa Aldamuy will provide post-match reactions, analysis and complete coverage of the day’s biggest stories.
- Mundial After Dark (Telemundo Deportes TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X) – Following the match, Telemundo’s influencers host the network’s social recap show.
- Todo el Mundial at 6:30 p.m. ET (Telemundo/Peacock) – Telemundo closes out its FIFA World Cup 2026™ coverage with highlights, analysis and reactions from the Final and across the tournament
- Lo Mejor del Mundial at 7 p.m. (Telemundo Deportes Ahora) – TDA recaps the entire tournament, its most memorable moments, biggest surprises and historical performances.
- Puesta a Punto Mundial at 9 p.m. ET (Telemundo Deportes Ahora) – María del Mar Torres, Carlos Suárez and Óscar Salazar recap the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final, breaking down the championship match, the tournament’s defining moments and the stories that shaped an unforgettable World Cup.
- El Pelotazo at midnight ET (Telemundo & Peacock) – The nightly sports show closes out the day with additional analysis, highlights and conversation surrounding the Final.
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Where to Stream the FIFA World Cup 2026™ This Place Match and Final
As the streaming home of Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage, Peacock will stream every FIFA World Cup 2026™ match live in Spanish, featuring immersive Dolby Atmos® audio and interactive viewing features, including Visión de Campo, Catch Up with Key Plays, Can’t Miss Highlights, Live Picks and Trivia, giving fans an enhanced viewing experience throughout the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Weekend Coverage:
| DATE | TIME (ET) | EVENT | PLATFORM |
| Sat., July 18 | 2:00 PM | Tributo a los Hinchas | Telemundo/ Peacock |
| 3:00 PM | Hoy en Mundial | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 3:30 PM | Vive el Mundial | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 3:30 PM | Conexión Mundial | Telemundo Deportes Ahora | |
| 4:30 PM | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Place: England vs. France | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 5:00 PM | Siguiendo el Mundial | Telemundo Deportes Ahora | |
| 7:00 PM | Todo el Mundial | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 7:00 PM | Conexión Mundial | Telemundo Deportes Ahora | |
| 10:00 PM | Puesta a Punto Mundial | Telemundo Deportes Ahora | |
| Sun., July 19 | 9:00 AM | Celebrando el Mundial: La Final | Telemundo/ Peacock |
| 11:00 AM | Camino a la Final | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 1:00 PM | Hoy en el Mundial | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 1:00 PM | Conexión Mundial | Telemundo Deportes Ahora | |
| 2:00 PM | Vive el Mundial | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 2:30 PM | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final: Spain vs. Argentina | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 3:00 PM | Siguiendo el Mundial | Telemundo Deportes Ahora | |
| 5:00 PM | FIFA World Cup 2026™: Tribute to the Champions | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 5:00 PM | Conexión Mundial | Telemundo Deportes Ahora | |
| 6:30 PM | Todo el Mundial | Telemundo/ Peacock | |
| 7:00 PM | Lo Mejor del Mundal | Telemundo Deportes Ahora | |
| 9:00 PM | Puesta a Punto Mundial | Telemundo Deportes Ahora |
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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 94 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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