Univision Deportes is going all out for its final World Cup game until at least 2024. As it hands off to Telemundo next year, Univision will provide a full 12 hours of coverage for the World Cup Final in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Beginning at 11 a.m. ET and lasting all throughout the night, Univision/Univision Deportes will air programming leading up to and out of the Final between Argentina and Germany.
It begins at 11 a.m. ET with República Deportiva then moves to Camino a la Gran Final an hour later which will include the Closing Ceremonies and a performance by Shakira.
The game will air starting at 2:30 p.m. and that will be followed by the Trophy presentation at 5 p.m. ET. Then there will be plenty of post-game analysis and replays.
Here’s Univision/Univision Deportes’ schedule:
UNIVISION DEPORTES GOES ALL OUT ON SUNDAY WITH LIVE, WALL-TO-WALL COVERAGE OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2014 WORLD CUP FINAL – GERMANY VS. ARGENTINA
During 12 unprecedented hours of live coverage on Sunday —from the rhythm-packed closing ceremony featuring superstar Shakira and the nail-biting championship match to the emotionally-charged presentation of the 2014 trophy to the winning nation— Univision Deportes’ expert team of sportscasters and commentators will walk viewers through every electrifying step of the tournament’s final hour, including live reports from Maracaná, Berlin and Buenos Aires
Continuous LIVE coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup ™ Final on Sunday, July 13 begins at 11 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT/8:00 a.m. PT on Univision Network and Univision Deportes Network
MIAMI – JULY 11, 2014 – Univision Deportes’ record-breaking coverage of the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ comes to an unforgettable end next Sunday with 12 hours of wall-to-wall live broadcasts packed with thrills, nonstop action and all-out passion for the world’s most beloved sport. After a month of fierce competition, joyous cries of victory and heartbreaking goodbyes, the tournament’s final match will take place in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracaná stadium, where South American giant Argentina will take on the powerful German team on the heels of its historic 7-1 win over Brazil in the semi-finals.
Beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET on the Univision Network and Univision Deportes Network, soccer fans across the U.S. will live and breathe all the excitement surrounding the championship match and the official FIFA closing events taking place before and after. Prior to the game, a spectacular, rhythm-packed Closing Ceremony will feature performances by musical stars Shakira, Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana, Alexandre Pires, Carlinhos Brown, and Ivete Sangalo, among others. Later, the edge-of-your-seat final match will be followed by the presentation of the coveted World Cup trophy to the winning team by internationally famous Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen.
Univision Deportes’ powerhouse team of highly knowledgeable narrators, commentators and analysts will be on board throughout the day to walk viewers through every electrifying step of the World Cup’s last hours. The play-by-play for the final match will be called by three distinguished sportscasters: Enrique “El Perro” Bermúdez, now on his 10th World Cup; Luis Omar Tapia, a veteran of five previous World Cups; and Pablo Ramírez, former goalkeeper for Liga MX and announcer for seven prior World Cups. Adding to the excitement, expert commentary will be provided by two former soccer stars –Jesús “El Profe” Bracamontes, ex Liga MX player, coach, and general manager for the Mexican National Team, and Argentinian national Javier Zanetti, ex captain of the Italian team Club Internazionale– along with Diego Balado, whose extensive sports commentator experience includes five World Cups. For pre-match and half-time analysis as well as coverage of the trophy ceremony, Univision talent will be out in full force in Rio de Janeiro, including Edgar Martínez, Iván “El Conde K” Kasanzew, Alan Tacher, Félix Fernández, Félix De Bedout, Fernando Fiore, Lindsay Casinelli, and renowned former soccer players Ramón Ramírez, Hristo Stoichkov, Mauro Camoranesi, and Pável Pardo. And with live links to correspondents stationed in Buenos Aires, Berlin, Copacabana, Miami, New York and Los Angeles, Univision Deportes will bring viewers real-time reaction from fans in the two championship nations as well as the host city and important Hispanic communities across the U.S. Additionally, after all World Cup Final events are completed, commentary and analysis will continue well into the night on Univision Deportes Network with special editions of its most popular shows.
Following is the programming lineup for Univision Deportes’ comprehensive coverage of the FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, July 13, 2014, LIVE from Rio de Janeiro:
AIRING ON UNIVISION NETWORK AND UNIVISION DEPORTES NETWORK
“República Deportiva – Edición Mundial” (Sports Republic – World Cup Edition)
11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT/8:00 a.m. PT
A look back at the World Cup’s most memorable moments and a preview of the upcoming final duel.
Hosts: Fernando Fiore, Felix Fernández, Lindsay Casinelli
Special guests: Pável Pardo, Enrique “El Perro” Bermúdez, Javier Zanetti, Ramón Ramírez, Iván “El Conde K” Kasanzew“Camino a la Gran Final” (Road to the Final)
12:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m. PT
Your complete guide to the final. A mega-show providing 2 hours and 30 minutes of expert analysis of the plays, players and history of the two participating teams in the lead-up to the final match. The show will also showcase the closing ceremony concert by Shakira. Plus coverage from the Maracaná, Univision Deportes studios in Rio, and live reports from Buenos Aires and Berlin.
Commentators: Edgar Martínez, Iván “El Conde K” Kasanzew, Alan Tacher, Javier Zanetti, Félix De Bedout, Hristo Stoichkov, Mauro Camoranesi, Jorge Ramos, Raúl de Molina2014 FIFA World Cup Final – Germany vs. Argentina
2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. CT/11:30 a.m. PT
Live from Maracaná Stadium
Narrators / Commentators: Enrique ‘El Perro’ Bermúdez, Luis Omar Tapia, Pablo “La Torre de Jalisco” Ramírez, Diego Balado, Javier Zanetti, Jesús “El Profe” BracamontesTrophy Presentation Ceremony
5:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. CT/2:00 p.m. PT
Commentators: Edgar Martínez, Iván “El Conde K” Kasanzew, Alan Tacher, Félix Fernández, Félix De Bedout, Fernando Fiore, Lindsay Casinelli, Ramón Ramírez, Hristo Stoichkov, Mauro Camoranesi, Pável Pardo“República Mundialista” (World Cup Republic)
12:00 a.m. ET/11:00 p.m. CT/9:00 p.m. PT
Specials guests join Univision Deportes talent to bring fans the latest happenings from the World Cup Final in a fun and entertaining way.
Hosts: Fernando Fiore, Lindsay Casinelli, Alan TacherPOST-WORLD CUP FINAL COVERAGE – UNIVISION DEPORTES NETWORK
“Fútbol Club” – Live Post Game Show
6:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. CT/3:00 p.m. PT
(Rebroadcast at 9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT/6:00 p.m. PT)
A lively debate about the final match and the World Cup in general.
Hosts: Iván “El Conde K” Kasanzew, Félix Fernández, Mauro Camoranesi, Félix De Bedout“Contacto Deportivo” (Sports Contact)
7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT/4:00 p.m. PT
Airing also on UniMás Network – 11:00 p.m. ET/10:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. PT
Hosts: Edgar Martínez, Lindsay Casinelli
Special guests: Félix Fernández, Mauro Camoranesi, Hristo Stoitchkov, Diego Balado, Enrique “El Perro” Bermúdez, Luis Omar Tapia, Javier Zanetti, Ramón Ramírez“Copa Mundial en 60 – La Gran Final – Germany vs. Argentina” (World Cup in 60 -The Final Match – Germany vs. Argentina)
8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT/5:00 p.m. PT
(Rebroadcast at 10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. PT)
A 60 minute recap of the championship match.In addition to covering all the exciting events taking place during the last day of the World Cup, the Univision Network and Univision Deportes Network will broadcast the third place match between Brasil and the Netherlands – LIVE from Brasilia on Saturday, July 12 at 3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. CT/11:30 a.m. PT.
Univision Deportes’ coverage of the 2014 World Cup has reached 79 million total viewers to date.
Viewers can watch the tournament final live on their computer, phone or tablet by signing in to their TV Service Provider account. Live streaming is included with a pay TV subscription at no additional cost – fans just need to verify their account with one of the participating providers to watch. More information and helpful tips are provided at univisiondeportes.com/access. There is no change to linear broadcast of the game.
Fans can join the conversation regarding Univision Deportes World Cup coverage using the hashtag #UDMundial on all social media platforms and follow each play on Twitter via @UnivisionSports. They can also comment along with other fans on Facebook.com/UnivisionDeportes and follow all related content on Instagram.com/UnivisionDeportes.
Fans can also visit UnivisionDeportes.com for exclusive stories, the latest news on the final teams and to relive all the key moments of the 2014 World Cup.
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