In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
Summary
Many English-speaking soccer fans in the U.S. are choosing to watch World Cup games on Spanish-language channel Telemundo, even if they do not fully understand Spanish. They find the broadcasts more entertaining, enjoy features like fewer commercial breaks, and appreciate the famous announcer’s calls.Key Facts
- About 20% of the U.S. population is Hispanic, but nearly half of U.S. World Cup viewers watch some games in Spanish.
- World Cup matches are available in English on Fox and FS1, and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo, plus streaming on Fox One and Peacock.
- Some viewers like Telemundo because it does not cut away for commercials during hydration breaks, unlike Fox.
- The famous shout “¡goooooool!” by broadcaster Andrés Cantor is a popular reason for watching in Spanish.
- Some English speakers watch Spanish broadcasts to learn or practice the language while still following the game.
- Cost influences some viewers: Peacock (which carries Telemundo) is cheaper than Fox One.
- Fans can understand the flow of the game from the announcers’ tone and excitement even if they don’t know the words.
- Comedian Trevor Noah has also switched to Spanish feeds for his World Cup parties due to the better viewing experience without some interruptions.
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