World Cup Live
World Cup Live is a news and analysis program that aired on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 during the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It's scheduled to return during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as ESPN currently has English-language rights in the United States for the tournament through that year.
Contents |
[edit] 2006
The show debuted on June 9, 2006 and focused on the 2006 World Cup, it was the first of 47 telecasts (32 nightly, 12 in-between matches and three pre-game editions). It was most often seen during The Trifecta at 12am ET and 12pm ET on ESPN and on occasion was seen in the afternoon on ESPN2 following FIFA World Cup action. The show appeared with one host and at least one analyst. The program is sponsored by Vonage.
The shows provided in-depth analysis of World Cup action by utilizing a soccer demonstration field and technological enhancements such as "Shot Tracker," which simulates the velocity and movement of a shot on goal. The show was broadcast at ESPN's HD studio in Bristol, Connecticut. The program was hosted by SportsCenter anchors Rece Davis and Dave Revsine. The editions which aired on ABC were hosted by Brent Musburger.
[edit] 2010
The show returned for the 2010 FIFA World Cup with anchors Chris Fowler, Mike Tirico, and Bob Ley, but was instead broadcast from the International Broadcast Center. It was the largest studio constructed in South Africa for the tournament.
[edit] Personalities
These are the personalities that regularly appear on the program.
- Giorgio Chinaglia (analyst, 2006)
- Ian Darke (analyst, 2010–present)
- Rece Davis (host, 2006)
- Efan Ekoku (analyst, 2010–present)
- Julie Foudy (analyst, 2006–present)
- Chris Fowler (host, 2010–present)
- John Harkes (analyst, 2006–present)
- Allen Hopkins (analyst, 2006–present)
- Alexi Lalas (analyst, 2006–present)
- Bob Ley (host, 2010–present)
- Roberto Martinez (analyst, 2010–present)
- Steve McManaman (analyst, 2010–present)
- Brent Musburger (host on ABC, 2006)
- Ruud Gullit (analyst, 2010–present)
- Dave Revsine (host, 2006)
- Tommy Smyth (analyst, 2006)
- Rob Stone (analyst, 2006–present)
- Mike Tirico (host, 2010–present)
- Martin Tyler (analyst, 2006–present)
- Eric Wynalda (analyst, 2006)
[edit] References
- 2006 FIFA World Cup ON ESPN, ESPN2 AND ABC SPORTS Fact Sheet
 |
This article about a sports television series is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
