{"id":1684,"date":"2025-11-25T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/?p=1684"},"modified":"2025-11-25T19:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:59:08","slug":"telemundo-launches-the-playmakers-a-national-platform-spotlighting-leaders-and-ideas-shaping-the-next-era-of-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/2025\/11\/25\/telemundo-launches-the-playmakers-a-national-platform-spotlighting-leaders-and-ideas-shaping-the-next-era-of-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Telemundo Launches \u2018The Playmakers\u2019 \u2013 a National Platform Spotlighting Leaders and Ideas Shaping the Next Era of Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

National Thought Leadership Series Celebrates Latino Contributions to Sports and Brings Together Diverse Personalities Across the Industry—from Athletes and Owners to Executives, Investors, Creators, and Community Builders<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Men\u2019s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino to Keynote at Inaugural Event in Washington D.C. on December 3<\/strong>rd<\/sup><\/strong> Ahead of the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26\u2122<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani, U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone, and Officials from the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 Host Committees to Headline Panel Discussions Moderated by Representatives from McKinsey and CNBC<\/strong>  
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MIAMI, Fla. \u2013 \ufeffNovember 25, 2025 \u2013<\/strong> Telemundo today announced the launch of The Playmakers presented by Telemundo, a national platform designed to celebrate and spotlight the leaders and ideas shaping the next era of sport through a series of invitation-only curated conversations across America.  As the exclusive Spanish-language home of the FIFA World Cup 26\u2122, NFL\u2019s Sunday Night Football, NBA, the Olympic Games, Premier League and other major sporting events, Telemundo sets the stage to celebrate Latino contributions to sports while bringing together diverse personalities from across leagues and industries, including athletes and owners, executives and investors, creators and community builders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Playmakers inaugural event, which will take place in Washington, D.C. on December 3rd<\/sup> ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26\u2122 Final Draw,will be emceed by iconic Telemundo sports broadcaster Andr\u00e9s Cantor<\/strong> and kick-off with a fireside chat with U.S. Men\u2019s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino, <\/strong>to discuss his resilience and innovation as a player and coach, and his deep commitment to developing people as much as players. Pochettino was appointed head coach of the USMNT in August of 2024 with two years to prepare the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTelemundo\u2019s Playmakers leverages our leadership in the sports industry to advance conversations among visionaries shaping the future of sports in the U.S. and globally,\u201d said Monica Gil<\/strong>, Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. \u201cOur platform promotes leadership, innovation, and a deeper understanding of how sports will influence not only the future of the game, but the future of business, society, and culture.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\u202fnative of Argentina, Pochettino brings a wealth of managerial experience at the highest levels of club soccer, having coached\u202fTottenham Hotspur\u202fand Chelsea in the English Premier League as well as French Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain while managing some of the top soccer players of our generation, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, Neymar, Harry Kane, Heung-min Son, and others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside the fireside chat between Emmy-winning sports anchor Miguel Gurwitz<\/strong> and Pochettino, the inaugural Playmakers event will feature a pair of insightful panels that will exploregovernance, grassroots development, and what \u201clegacy\u201d should mean for the host cities leading up to and beyond the FIFA World Cup 26\u2122.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In “The New Era of Soccer in North America,” CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani<\/strong> and U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone <\/strong>will reflect on how FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 will redefine the sport in North American culture and business. This conversation moderated by McKinsey will explore how the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 will leave a long-term legacy for fans, players & the Latino community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials from the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 Host Committees will join a moderator from CNBC for a panel discussion entitled “Cities on the Global Stage.” These leaders will discuss how they are preparing to welcome the world through infrastructure, fan experiences, and legacy initiatives that extend well beyond the final whistle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional curated events will take place in key U.S. cities in 2026, each aligned with major sports moments taking place throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Playmakers is a space where sport\u2019s most influential voices\u2014on and off the field\u2014come together to explore leadership, innovation, and legacy. The curated program celebrates and spotlights today\u2019s playmakers\u2014the people whose perspectives change how fans watch, how brands invest, and how communities build and rally around sports\u2014these are marquee athletes and owners, visionary operators, creators with cultural gravity, and leaders across brands, media, tech, and cities.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each stop will feature a playmaker headlining programming that includes panels and fireside conversations centered on The Playmakers\u2019 core programming pillars:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n