{"id":2150,"date":"2026-06-04T19:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/?p=2150"},"modified":"2026-06-04T19:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:37:08","slug":"telemundo-celebrates-the-passion-culture-and-community-of-soccer-ahead-of-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-kick-off-with-the-premiere-of-diarios-de-futbol-con-rafael-amaya-on-saturday-june-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/2026\/06\/04\/telemundo-celebrates-the-passion-culture-and-community-of-soccer-ahead-of-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-kick-off-with-the-premiere-of-diarios-de-futbol-con-rafael-amaya-on-saturday-june-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Telemundo Celebrates the Passion, Culture and Community of Soccer Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 Kick-off with the Premiere of Diarios de F\u00fatbol con Rafael Amaya, on Saturday, June 6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Special to premiere Following USA vs. Germany Friendly in Chicago<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Telemundo Debuts La Antesala, a One-Hour World Cup Special Previewing the Teams, Players and Storylines Shaping FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/xjlbedlwfgyl1kqtvchef\/ACgE5FMRN98v1YGndDykHgM?rlkey=fsvzujf0gt12l9otb7dzkik3m&amp;e=1&amp;st=ncwmo4ly&amp;dl=0\">DOWNLOAD PRESS MATERIALS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MIAMI, FL \u2014 June 4, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Telemundo presents a special day of soccer programming on Saturday, June 6, highlighted by the U.S. Men&#8217;s National Team facing Germany at 2:30 pm ET in a marquee international friendly from Soldier Field in Chicago, followed by the premiere of the original special <em>Diarios de F\u00fatbol con Rafael Amaya at <\/em>8pm<em>\/<\/em>7c. Together, the live match and special offer audiences a unique celebration of the culture, passion and community that make soccer an integral part of Hispanic life in the United States while building excitement just days away from the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122. Here\u2019s the run down for the day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coverage for<strong> USMNT vs. Germany<\/strong> starting at 2 p.m. ET with <em>F\u00fatbol USA Pre-Game<\/em> on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock live from Soldier Field in Chicago. Adriana Monsalve will provide on-site coverage alongside Andr\u00e9s Cantor, Omar Zer\u00f3n, Manu S\u00e1nchez and Cop\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez, delivering the latest headlines, analysis and key storylines ahead of kickoff. <strong>At 2:30 p.m. ET<\/strong>, Cantor will call the action alongside Omar Zer\u00f3n as two of the world&#8217;s most recognized soccer nations meet in a highly anticipated showdown on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>F\u00fatbol USA Post-Game<\/em><\/strong> at 4:30 p.m. ET on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock. Monsalve, Cantor, Zer\u00f3n, S\u00e1nchez and \u00c1lvarez will break down all the action with highlights, expert analysis, player reactions and live post-match coverage from Soldier Field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>La Antesala Premiere<\/em><\/strong> at 5 p.m. ET\/PT and 4 p.m. CT, Telemundo\u2019s one-hour show leading up to the kickoff of the Men\u2019s World Cup airs on Telemundo and Peacock. <em>La Antesala<\/em> offers soccer fans some of the most relevant competition storylines to set the scene for the tournament with information about the teams, players and coaches while showcasing their personalities and aspirations. Throughout the month-long event, every match will be preceded by a 30-minute pregame show led by the main hosts and commentary team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Diarios de F\u00fatbol con Rafael Amaya<\/em><\/strong> premiere at 8 p.m. ET\/PT and 7 p.m. CT on Telemundo. Hosted by renowned actor Rafael Amaya, the special serves as a heartfelt journey through stories that highlight the profound connection between soccer and everyday life, exploring how the sport inspires resilience, strengthens communities and brings people together across generations and cultures. The special shines a spotlight on extraordinary individuals and organizations whose lives have been transformed by the game, including Street Soccer USA&#8217;s &#8220;For the Kids&#8221; initiative, the inspiring story of F\u00e1tima Ju\u00e1rez, and Chef X of Komal, among others. Their experiences reflect the determination, hope and passion that define both the sport and the communities it serves. 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The special will also be available to stream the next day on Peacock, while viewers can access content through the Telemundo app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. 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