MIAMI, Fla. – September 4, 2024 – Telemundo’s “Rumbo al Mundial” series continues this week with the exclusive coverage of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ champion Argentina and all-time World Cup winner Brazil’s qualifying home matches. Complete LIVE coverage of Argentina v. Chile on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:55 p.m. ET on Universo and Brazil v. Ecuador on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8:55 p.m. ET on Telemundo and Universo.
Emmy Award winner and Soccer Hall of Fame member Andrés Cantor, alongside former Mexico National Team and Chivas de Guadalajara star Manuel Sol will provide commentary as Argentina takes on Chile on Thursday, September 5, at 7:55 p.m. ET on Universo. Key players to watch for Argentina include Rodrigo De Paul, Lautaro Martínez, and Julián Álvarez. On the Chilean side, under the leadership of Argentine-born coach Ricardo Gareca, the team will look to players like Mauricio Isla, Diego Valdés, and Jean Meneses to make an impact.
Sammy Sadovnik, one of Telemundo’s leading soccer commentators for the FIFA World Cup, will be joined by esteemed sports analyst Jaime Macias to call the match between Brazil and Ecuador on Friday, September 6, at 8:55 p.m. ET, airing on both Telemundo and Universo. Brazil’s lineup features standout talents such as Vinicius Júnior, emerging star Endrick, and the surprise inclusion of 17-year-old striker Estêvão Willian. For Ecuador, the experienced Enner Valencia will lead the charge, with strong support from Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo and Brighton’s Pervis Estupiñán.
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