Telemundo Surrounds the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw with Wall-to-Wall Onsite Coverage from Washington, D.C.

Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, will deliver comprehensive, all-day coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw live from Washington, D.C., offering fans a front-row seat to the highly anticipated milestones on the road to the world’s biggest sporting event coming to North America Summer of 2026. 

In addition to the LIVE presentation of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw on Dec. 5 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock, the network will present unparalleled, multiplatform coverage across Telemundo’s leading sports, news and entertainment programs, with all shows and talent broadcasting live from the nation’s capital complemented by in-studio programming throughout the day. The star-studded team of commentators and hosts includes Andrés Cantor, Luis Omar Tapia, Miguel Gurwitz, Carlota Vizmanos, Copan Alvarez, Adriana Monsalve, Diego Balado, and José Luis Lopez Salido, joined by former Argentine international footballer Maxi Rodríguez, and former Uruguayan international player Diego Lugano, among other special guests, offering in-depth analysis, expert commentary, and exclusive interviews. 

“As we prepare to welcome the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to North America, Telemundo is proud to bring fans the excitement of the Final Draw live from the heart of Washington, D.C.,” said Joaquin Duro, EVP, Sports and Head of Streaming, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. “This comprehensive coverage reflects our commitment to serving our audiences because for Hispanics across the U.S., the Draw represents not only the beginning of the competition, but also a celebration of cultural pride, unity, and anticipation leading up to 2026.” 

A Day of Wall-to-Wall Coverage from Washington, D.C. 

Starting early at 10 a.m., ¡Ya Viene el Mundial! El Sorteo kicks off the daylong celebration with a dynamic, star-studded live television event hosted by Carlos Adyan, renowned sports journalist Lindsay Casinelli, Gabriel Coronel, and Chikybombon, igniting Latin America’s passion for football in the countdown to the FIFA World Cup Draw. The special will feature electrifying musical performances from Fey, Marta Sánchez, La Original Banda Limón from Mexico, and La Mosca on our studio, alongside exclusive live reports from the FIFA venue with our premier sports commentators Cantor and Tapia. Fans take center stage with vibrant moments from Mexico City and the Dallas FIFA Fan Fest, joined by athletes and personalities from the soccer world. Packed with energy, interactive fan engagement, cultural flavor, and expert insight, this special sets the perfect tone for the draw—capturing the heart, sound, and unstoppable emotion of football. 

Telemundo will continue its coverage live from multiple locations across Washington, D.C., including the Kennedy Center. Noticias Telemundo anchor Julio Vaquerio will lead the network’s news coverage, offering context on the global significance of the event. Throughout the day, Telemundo’s on-air team will provide live updates, expert opinions, and reactions from players and fans as the draw unfolds with content across network programming and platforms, including Telemundo’s morning show Hoy Día, afternoon entertainment shows such as En Casa con Telemundo and La Mesa Caliente, as well as on the recently launched FAST Channel Telemundo Deportes Ahora.   

The pre-draw show, beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET, will feature Cantor, Tapia, Gurwitz, Vizmanos, Monsalve, Salido, Alvarez and Balado alongside international football legends. At 12 p.m. ET, Telemundo will air the live Spanish-language coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw, with play-by-play and analysis by Cantor, Gurwitz and Tapia, offering fans an engaging and dynamic viewing experience.  

Following the draw, the post-draw show (2 p.m. ET) and Telemundo Deportes Ahora post-draw recap show (5 p.m. ET) will feature expert reactions and analysis of the group matchups. El Pelotazo will close out the day’s coverage, live from D.C., hosted by Verónica Rodríguez, Pablo Mariño, and Diego Arrioja, with FIFA legends Maxi Rodríguez and Diego Lugano. 

Digital & Social Live Watch Party Experience 

To extend the excitement beyond broadcast, Telemundo Deportes will host an exclusive Watch Party livestream across social media from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET, offering fans an alternative “alt-cast” experience of the Final Draw. 

The digital event will feature live commentary, fan interactions, and behind-the-scenes moments from Washington, D.C., led by top creators, including Daniella Duran, Jose Cobo, Mike Maquina del Mal, Sebas Beron and Mercedes Roa and Melany Bertetti joined by Telemundo’s Arantza Fernandez with a combined audience of 20+ million followers across their platforms. The Watch Party will continue post-draw with immediate reactions and social coverage across Telemundo Deportes’ digital platforms, YouTube, Facebook and FAST channel Telemundo Deportes Ahora.  

Fans can join the conversation across @TelemundoDeportes on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok using the hashtag #MundialTelemundo.