Telemundo Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 2026™ with All-Day Opening Day Coverage Across Telemundo, Peacock, and Digital Platforms on June 11
Opening Ceremony, Mexico’s Tournament Opener and Dedicated Studio Shows Headline Telemundo’s Exclusive Spanish-Language Opening Day Coverage
New Partnership with TikTok Expands Telemundo’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Digital Coverage and Fan Engagement Across Platforms
MIAMI, FLA. – June 9, 2026 – Telemundo officially launches its historic coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Thursday, June 11, with all-day multiplatform coverage across Telemundo, Peacock, the Telemundo App and digital platforms. From the Opening Ceremony and Mexico’s tournament opener against South Africa to signature studio shows, live reports and expert analysis from across North America, Telemundo will bring fans every moment of the tournament’s first day.
Ahead of the opening day celebration, Telemundo is also partnering with TikTok to expand FIFA World Cup 2026™ fan engagement and content discovery across the platform. The collaboration will feature Telemundo Deportes content within TikTok’s FIFA World Cup™ hub, “Where to Watch” promotion directing fans to Peacock and the Telemundo App, and exclusive social-first content designed specifically for TikTok audiences.
The celebration begins the night before kickoff on Wednesday, June 10, with El Mundial Ya Está Aquí: El Concierto de la FIFA, airing from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Telemundo. The special, hosted by Carlos Adyan, Jessica Carrillo and Lourdes Stephen, will feature musical performances from the three host countries bringing together music, culture and fútbol to celebrate the arrival of the tournament and set the stage for its historic opening day across North America.
Opening Day Coverage on Telemundo, Peacock, Telemundo App and Digital Platforms
- Desfile de Celebración Mundial at 8 a.m. ET – Telemundo transforms the streets into a live multicultural celebration connecting fans across Mexico City, Miami, Dallas and New York. The special is hosted by Telemundo’s Carlos Adyan, Ana Patricia Gámez, Gabriel Coronel, and Lindsay Casinelli in Miami; Jessica Carrillo, Lourdes Stephen, and Clovis Nienow in Mexico City; and Andrea Meza alongside Aleyda Ortiz in Dallas. Featuring performances by Bacilos, Boza, Carlos Baute, Carlos Rivera, Chiquis, Fanny Lu, Johan Vera, Mau y Ricky, Micah Palace, Piso 21, Mexican superstar Emmanuel and others, the event blends music, community and fútbol into a vibrant opening-day spectacle.
- Hoy en el Mundial and Vive el Mundial at 12 p.m. ET – Telemundo’s daytime World Cup coverage kicks into high gear with a special show hosted by Carlota Vizmanos, Verónica Rodríguez, and Miguel Gurwitz alongside special guest hosts Jessica Carrillo and Julio Vaquiero. Together, the programs will deliver breaking news, analysis, player profiles, host-city stories and live reports from across North America leading into the tournament’s opening match.
- FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opening Ceremony at 1 p.m. ET – Telemundo presents live from Mexico City Stadium in Mexico the opening ceremonies of the 2026 World Cup. Coverage will be hosted by Vizmanos alongside Rodríguez, Carrillo, Casinelli and Vaqueiro as the world gathers to officially open the tournament.
- Opening Match Mexico vs. South Africa at 2:30 p.m. ET – Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock present the opening match live from Mexico City Stadium. Match commentary will be led on-site by José Luis López Salido and Jorge Calvo, joined by on-site coverage and analysis from Vizmanos, Gurwitz, Carlos Yustis, Andres Guardado, Carlos Salcido and Jaime Herrera. Fans can join the fun with Telemundo’s social watch party streaming on YouTube, TikTok and X hosted by Juan Guarnizo, Nuni Joya, Jose Cobo, Davo Salazar, Carlos Reynoso and Paz Zubiri.
- Pasión Mundial and Enlace Mundial at 5 p.m. ET – Following Mexico vs. South Africa, Telemundo continues the coverage delivering post-match analysis, live reports and the latest headlines from host cities across North America while previewing the evening matchup.
- Korea Republic vs. Czechia at 9:30 p.m. ET – Live from Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico, the match broadcast team on-site includes Alejandro Figueredo, Jaime Macias, and Alonso González with remote support from Lindsay Casinelli, Gabriel Batistuta, Jose Pekerman and Martín Vásquez.
- Todo el Mundial at midnight ET – Nightly recap show hosted by Sirey Morán and Diana Rincón, followed by an expanded one-hour edition of El Pelotazo, America’s No. 1 nightly Spanish-language sports show hosted by Verónica Rodríguez, Diego Arrioja and Pablo Mariño, featuring highlights, analysis and reactions from across the tournament from El Zocalo in Mexico.
Fans can follow all the action across @TelemundoDeportes on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok using the hashtag #MundialTelemundo for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, highlights, interviews, and real-time coverage throughout the tournament.
How to Watch Telemundo’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opening Day Coverage
DATETIME (ET)EVENTPLATFORMTALENTThurs., June 118:00 AMDesfile de Celebración MundialTelemundoCarlos Adyan, Ana Patricia Gámez, Gabriel Coronel, Lindsay Casinelli, Jessica Carrillo, Lourdes Stephen, Clovis Nienow, Andrea Meza, Aleyda Ortiz12:00 PMHoy en el MundialTelemundoVizmanos, Verónica Rodríguez, Miguel Gurwitz, Jessica Carrillo, Julio Vaquiero, Andrés Guardado, Carlos Salcido, Ivan Zamorano, Maxi Rodriguez, Guti,
Diego Arrioja, Carlos Yustis, Arantza Fernandez, Claudia Garcia, Andres Cantor, Omar Zeron,
Luis Omar Tapia, Diego Balado, Rafael Amaya, Kate del Castillo12:30Vive el MundialTelemundoCarlota Vizmanos, Verónica Rodríguez , Jessica Carrillo, Lindsay Casinelli, Julio Vaquiero, Miguel Gurwitz,Adriana Monsalve, Carmen Boquin
1:00 PMFIFA World Cup 2026: Opening CeremonyTelemundoCarlota Vizmanos, Verónica Rodríguez, Jessica Carrillo,
Julio Vaqueiro2:30 PMMexico vs. South AfricaTelemundo/ PeacockMiguel Gurwitz, José Luis López Salido, Jorge Calvo, Andrés Guardado, Carlos Salcido Carlos Yustis, Jaime Herrera5:00 PMPasión MundialTelemundoCarlota Vizmanos, Verónica Rodríguez, Miguel Gurwitz, Andrés Guardado, Carlos Salcido, Ivan Zamorano, Maxi Rodriguez, Guti,
Diego Arrioja, Carlos Yustis, Arantza Fernandez, Claudia Garcia, Andres Cantor, Omar Zeron,
Luis Omar Tapia, Diego Balado, Alejandro Figueredo, Jaime Macias5:30 PMEnlace MundialTelemundoCarlota Vizmanos, Verónica Rodríguez,Miguel Gurwitz, Lindsay Casinelli
9:30 PMKorea Republic vs. CzechiaTelemundo/ PeacockAlejandro Figueredo, Jaime Macias, Alonso González, Lindsay Casinelli,Jose Pekerman, Gabriel Batistuta, Martín VásquezMidnightTodo el MundialTelemundoSirey Morán, Diana Rincón, Alejandro Berry, Roque Santa Cruz, Alejandro BedoyaFri., June 1212:30 AMEl PelotazoTelemundoVerónica Rodríguez, Diego Arrioja, Pablo Mariño
Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Telemundo will deliver more than 700 hours of World Cup programming from June 11 to July 19, 2026—the most ever for a Spanish-language presentation in the United States—including all 104 matches live. A total of 92 matches will air on Telemundo and 12 on Universo, marking the most FIFA World Cup™ matches ever broadcast on a U.S. network, regardless of language. Every match will stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo App, with on-site production at all 104 matches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, providing unmatched access and real-time storytelling from every host venue.
As the streaming home of Telemundo, Peacock will deliver Telemundo’s comprehensive coverage of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches live in Spanish, enhanced by Dolby Atmos® immersive sound and Peacock’s industry-leading interactive features. Fans can explore a new Spanish-language World Cup Hub featuring live matches alongside popular Peacock features like Multiview, Catch Up with Key Plays, Can’t Miss Highlights, Live Picks and Trivia – available in Spanish for the first time. Complementing this are new features such as Visión de Campo and Tourney Brackets for select matches, transforming viewing into active participation and extending engagement beyond the live match.
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