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Mexico vs South Korea international friendly: date, time, channel

January 29, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Mexican national team — “El Tri” — had to work hard to get a 2014 World Cup berth, eventually qualifying after beating New Zealand on two consecutive occasions in a playoff series. Before heading off to the big event in Brazil this June, Mexico will have five test matches to play in preparation, with the first of those matches taking place Jan. 29 against the Korea Republic’s (South Korea) “Taegeuk Warriors.” South Korea was one of the first teams to secure a place at the 2014 World Cup during the final qualifying phase. UniMás and Univision Deportes Network will […]

2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw coverage on Univision Networks

December 5, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

At long last, the groups and matchups for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, which begins June 12, 2014, will be revealed in the World Cup Final Draw on Dec. 6. Univision — one of only six broadcasters in the world to have a set inside the event venue — will offer extensive live, Spanish-language coverage of the 2014 World Cup Final Draw from Brazil through coverage it is calling “Sorteo Final de la FIFA Brasil 2014.” RELATED: ENGLISH-LANGUAGE COVERAGE OF 2014 WORLD CUP FINAL DRAW Univision says it will have coverage leading up to the World Cup Final Draw, […]

Mexico vs New Zealand Game 2 on Univision networks

November 14, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

After defeating New Zealand 5-1 at home in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff, Mexico will face New Zealand in an away match for the second leg on Nov. 20. Univision Deportes will again feature live Spanish-language coverage in the U.S., with Mexico vs New Zealand Game 2 airing live in the United States late-night Nov. 19/early morning Nov. 20 beginning at 12:50am ET on Univision and Univision Deportes Network. The match is taking place at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, accounting for the late start time for U.S. television audiences. ALSO SEE: English-Language Coverage of Mexico […]

Mexico vs New Zealand Game 1 on Univision networks

November 12, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup next summer is on the line for Mexico and New Zealand as the countries have only two matches left to either advance their team toward Brazil, or leave it behind to watch the action from home. The first match pitting Mexico vs New Zealand for a 2014 World Cup berth is Nov. 13, and in the United States, Univision Deportes will have Spanish-language coverage beginning at 2pm ET (the match is at 3pm ET). RELATED: MEXICO VS NEW ZEALAND GAME 2 ON UNIVISION NETWORKS Mexico vs New Zealand Game 1 will be held at […]

Univision announces Copa Oro 2013 Spanish-language coverage

July 2, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Univision recently announced the schedule for its exclusive Spanish-language coverage of Copa Oro 2013 (Gold Cup 2013), the biennial soccer tournament and premier event for FIFA’s CONCACAF confederation. The network said that in addition to television coverage across various Univision properties, there will also be interactive platforms, including live-streaming of all Copa Oro 2013 matches made available to viewers in the United States and Puerto Rico at UnivisionDeportes.com. A schedule of Copa Oro 2013 live streams online is available here. Copa Oro 2013 kicks off Sunday, July 7, with live coverage of Canada vs Martinique, followed by two-time defending champion […]

FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 Spanish-language coverage on Univision networks

June 14, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Univision Deportes announced that it will have exclusive live Spanish-language coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, which begins this Saturday, June 15, and runs through June 30. Coverage will be held across Univision Deportes properties, including broadcast, cable and interactive platforms. The television coverage will be spotlighted on Univision, UniMás and Univision Deportes Network. Univision will carry nine matches, including three group stage contests featuring Mexico vs Italy; host country Brazil vs Mexico; and Japan vs Mexico. Univision will also carry the final rounds of the tournament. UniMás will broadcast five games, including the Italy vs Brazil matchup. Univision […]

Univision’s NASCAR telenovela “Arranque de Pasion, La Historia de Ela”

May 3, 2013 Ryan Berenz

Univision’s NASCAR-themed telenovela Arranque de Pasion, La Historia de Ela makes its prime-time TV debut with a special edited version on Sunday, May 5, at 10:15pm ET/PT. This original webnovela is about a talented NASCAR driver who has been playing second fiddle to her longtime boyfriend. My college Spanish is a little rusty, and it’s more fun to let Word translate stuff anyway. (Czech is supposed to be Checo.) So here’s the translated series description (may contain spoilers) from Univision.com: “This story takes place between wheels of chariots of speed, where the competition and love intertwine. In the center of […]

“Sabado Gigante” celebrates 50th anniversary Oct. 27 on Univision

October 25, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running variety show in television history, Univision’s Sábado Gigante began in 1962 on a Chilean TV network, created and hosted by Mario Kreutzberger (better known as “Don Francisco”), and eventually became an international hit. Sabado Gigante will be celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary with a special programming event this Saturday, Oct. 27, on Univision. The four hours of festivities are set to begin at 7pm ET with a red-carpet broadcast covering the arrivals of international stars and Univision personalities attending the anniversary gala. This portion of the show will be hosted […]

Gold medal-winning USWNT back on the pitch for a celebration tour

August 30, 2012 StayTuned Staff

USWNT celebrates Olympic gold with an exhibition tour across the United States After winning gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics last month, the U.S. women’s soccer team returns to the field with a friendly against Costa Rica on Saturday, September 1. The match – the first of a three-game exhibition-slash-victory lap – will be played in Abby Wambach’s hometown of Rochester, New York. The prolific striker made headlines during the Olympics for her goal-scoring prowess, as well as her uncanny ability to take a punch. To honor her complete and total awesomeness, officials have renamed the main stadium entrance “Wambach […]

Where to watch the Aug. 15 Mexico vs. USA friendly

August 10, 2012 StayTuned Staff

After failing to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics and subsequently witnessing the U.S. women’s soccer team win gold, the men’s side will get its own shot of glory with a friendly against archrival Mexico on Wednesday, August 15. Jurgen Klinsmann made his U.S. coaching debut in a friendly against Mexico last year. The game, played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, ended in a 1-1 draw. However, Klinsmann has yet to take on Mexico on home turf, where the USMNT has historically fallen flat. International Friendly: Mexico vs United States – 7:30pm, Wednesday, August 15 (ESPN2, ESPN3 and Univision) […]