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NETFLIX ADDS LEGEND ANDRÉS CANTOR TO BROADCAST TEAM FOR THE FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2027(TM)
"The Voice of Soccer" Joins Netflix's Historic Broadcast of the Tournament
Coverage Begins with The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027(TM) Final Draw, Streaming Live in U.S. and Canada December 11, 2026
Los Angeles, Calif. - September 18, 2026 - Netflix today announced that Emmy-Award winner and Hall of Famer, Andrés Cantor, one of the most recognizable voices in the history of soccer broadcasting, is joining the broadcast team for The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027(TM) and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027(TM) Final Draw. Both will stream LIVE exclusively on Netflix in the United States and Canada. The addition marks a milestone moment for Netflix's historic coverage of the tournament, which will feature English and Spanish-language broadcasts in the United States, and English and French-language broadcasts in Canada.
"For more than four decades, I've had the privilege of sharing my love for soccer with audiences around the world, and I'm incredibly excited to continue that journey with Netflix ahead of a historic summer for the sport," said Andrés Cantor. "I've been fortunate to call some of the game's most unforgettable moments and create memories that I will always value. Now, as Netflix continues to expand its presence at the forefront of live sports, I'm thrilled to bring the FIFA Women's World Cup to fans across the United States and Canada and to capture the passion, emotion, and magnitude that make this tournament so special."
Cantor's unmistakable, extended-note "¡GOOOOL!" call has become synonymous with the sport for generations of fans in the U.S. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has called the men's and women's World Cups and Olympic soccer tournaments, earning multiple Emmy Awards and a reputation as one of the most influential sports broadcasters in American media. He now brings that legacy to Netflix's coverage of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027(TM), joining a broadcast team that will be announced in full, ahead of the tournament.
ROAD TO THE TOURNAMENT
Cantor's arrival comes as Netflix's coverage kicks off with The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027(TM) Final Draw, streaming live exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. and Canada on December 11, 2026, from the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The draw will reveal how the 32 qualified national teams are divided into eight groups for the opening phase of the tournament, giving fans their first look at the matchups ahead.
· Netflix is the exclusive home of the FIFA Women's World Cup(TM) in the United States and Canada for both the 2027 and 2031 tournaments.
· Coverage of the tournament and the Final Draw will feature English- and Spanish-language broadcasts in the United States, and English- and French-language broadcasts in Canada.
· The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027(TM) kicks off June 24, 2027 in Brazil and runs through July 25, 2027, featuring 32 national teams, 64 matches and eight host cities.
· All matches will stream live on Netflix in the United States and Canada, included in all plans, including in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.
Alongside live match coverage, fans can expect studio coverage, commentary, entertainment and documentary programming bringing them closer to the players, teams and stories shaping the global women's game. Additional broadcast talent for Netflix's FIFA Women's World Cup 2027(TM) coverage will be announced at a later date.
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