MIAMI, Fla. – Telemundo Deportes announced Monday that it will broadcast the 2019 Copa America, adding the competition to its exclusive Spanish-language U.S. media rights.
The 2019 Copa America, which will be hosted by Brazil, will be the 46th edition of the quadrennial international men’s soccer championship organized by South America’s soccer ruling body CONMEBOL. Copa America is the oldest international continental soccer competition.
“We are extremely pleased to join forces with CONMEBOL and the Copa America tournament,” Telemundo Deportes president Ray Warren said. “It is a world class event and perfectly aligns with our approach to partner with owners of the biggest and best global sporting events to bring them to our Spanish-language audience in the U.S.”
Telemundo Deportes is broadcasting the 2018 World Cup.
Added CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez: “We are delighted with Telemundo’s recent acquisition of media rights for our most prestigious and oldest Cup of national football teams. This partnership will ensure that all Spanish-speaking football lovers in the U.S. territory will enjoy the Copa America 2019.”
The winner of the 12-team tournament will earn the right to compete for the 2021 FIFA Confederations Cup. Chile will be the defending champions. Other participating countries include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and invited teams from Japan and Qatar.
