It’s a big-time soccer or fútbol doubleheader on UniMás with lots of pregame and postgame coverage on its sister network, Univision Deportes.
Both the United States and Mexico are preparing for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The United States Men’s National Team have assured a spot in the World Cup. Meanwhile, Mexico is fighting just to get into a playoff to get into the World Cup.
On Friday, the US has a home game in Kansas City against Jamaica. Mexico will be home against Panama in the venerable Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
UniMás will have both games starting at 6 p.m. ET with the Fútbol Central pregame. Univision Deportes will air only the Mexico vs. Panama game, but will also air Fútbol Central at 6 p.m.
We have details of the coverage from Univision.
UNIVISION DEPORTES’ live coverage of FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS continues with two THRILLING matches this Friday, OCTOBER 11
It’s do or die for Mexico and Panama, while Jamaica battles USA
WHAT: The biggest sporting event on the planet is getting closer—and as the last round of international qualifying matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ continues, Univision Deportes brings soccer fans complete coverage of the next two duels taking place this Friday, October 11:
- Mexico vs. Panama, LIVE from Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. It’s now or never for these two Latin American teams still entertaining hopes of making it to the big event. Given the huge popularity of Mexican soccer in the U.S., it’s guaranteed that millions of viewers will be following each thrilling moment of this match.
- U.S.A. vs. Jamaica, LIVE from Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The American team is home free after having qualified for the World Cup, but tensions still run high as winning this game will improve their standing.
Adding to the excitement, Univision Deportes Network will focus on Friday’s qualifying action, providing expert commentary, analysis and insight:
- “Ahora o Nunca” (Now or Never) – This UDN two-part special discusses the importance and scenarios of the Mexico vs. Panama game in the first episode, while examining every step of Mexico’s journey toward the World Cup in the second.
- “Fútbol Central” (Soccer Central) – Expert commentators will preview the qualifiers and analyze every detail about the teams and players on this live pre-game show.
- “Fútbol Club” – The cable network’s live nightly show will also feature in-depth discussions surrounding Friday’s results and their implications.
WHEN & WHERE:
- Mexico vs. Panama – Friday, October 11, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT/6:00 PT on UniMás and Univision Deportes Network, with live streaming on UnivisionDeportes.com, online and on mobile, and via the Univision Deportes app.
- USA vs. Jamaica – Friday, October 11, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. PT – LIVE on UniMás.
- “Fútbol Central” LIVE pre-game show– Friday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. CT/3:00 p.m. PT on UniMás and Univision Deportes Network
- “Fútbol Central” LIVE pre-game show – Friday, October 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. CT/5:30 p.m. PT on UniMás and Univision Deportes Network
- “Ahora o Nunca” Panama – Friday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. CT/2:00 p.m. PT, only on Univision Deportes Network
- “Ahora o Nunca” Mexico – Friday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT/2:30 p.m. PT, only on Univision Deportes Network
- “Fútbol Club” – LIVE on Friday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. PT, only on Univision Deportes Network
That’s all.
