
This is the first time the network, formed in 1992, has aired coverage of soccer. The live broadcasts will feature a commentary team led by veteran ESPN telecast commentators JP Dellacamera and Tommy Smyth, and will be complemented by a daily hour-long round-up show, FIFA World Cup Soccer Special. Dellacamera and Smyth will commentate on the early rounds from the ESPN studios in Conneticut before travelling to South Africa for games from the quarter-finals onwards.At least 13 key matches will be broadcast on ESPN Radio’s national channel, including the USA’s group fixtures, the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final. Affiliates will distribute the remaining games separately. [Via]