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    "body": "<p><strong>[Miami, FL &mdash; June 6, 2025]</strong>: <strong>Concacaf</strong>, <a href=\"https://mediaprous.tv/\"><u><strong>Mediapro North America</strong></u></a>, a global leader in TV production and media services, and <a href=\"https://www.img.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IMG</strong></a>, a leading global sports marketing agency, today announced they have reached a comprehensive agreement with <strong>Telemundo</strong> for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/qualifiers/concacaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Concacaf Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026</strong></a> Spanish-language media rights in the United States. The deal marks a strategic move that expands and enhances the access and reach of premier soccer coverage to Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S. &nbsp;<br>\u200b<br>\u200bUnder the agreement, <strong>Telemundo</strong> has secured exclusive rights across all media platforms in the U.S. in Spanish, bolstering its <em><strong>&lsquo;Rumbo al Mundial&rsquo;</strong></em> portfolio leading up to its exclusive Spanish-language coverage of <a href=\"https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FIFA World Cup 2026&trade;</strong></a> and reinforcing Telemundo&rsquo;s position as the go-to Spanish-language network for premier sporting events.&nbsp;<br>\u200b<br>\u200bAs part of the agreement, <strong>Mediapro</strong> and <strong>IMG</strong> will deliver high-quality broadcast signal, international graphics, and commentaries.&nbsp;</p><blockquote>As we build toward an unprecedented FIFA World Cup 2026 in our region, it is essential that fans across the Concacaf footprint have access to world-class coverage of the journey. This partnership with Telemundo reinforces our commitment to delivering the best of our game to Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States, and we are excited to work with trusted partners in Mediapro and IMG to bring the qualifiers to life.<br>\u200bPhilippe Moggio, Concacaf General Secretary</blockquote><blockquote>We are committed to serving our audiences with the most important soccer events and the most relevant sports content. As we build momentum toward the FIFA World Cup 2026, this partnership allows us to deliver even more world-class competition and capture all the action leading up to this historic tournament.<br>\u200bJoaquin Duro, Executive Vice-President, Sports, Telemundo</blockquote><blockquote>This collaboration between Mediapro, IMG, Concacaf and Telemundo to bring the World Cup Qualifiers to Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S. underscores our strategic vision and commitment to growing the sport across borders. We are proud to continue expanding access to elite football through high-quality broadcasts, innovation, and teamwork with top partners.<br>\u200bIrantzu D&iacute;ez-Gamboa, Mediapro North America CEO</blockquote><blockquote>The Concacaf World Cup 2026 Qualifiers promises hours of unmissable, action-packed competition. This deal with Telemundo Networks ensures Spanish-speaking football fans in the U.S. will enjoy every minute.<br>\u200bChris Bull, Football Account Director, IMG</blockquote>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c688d1ef-bc2e-40fd-916f-ff7d6af4cbca/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"Courtesy of Mediapro\"\n                id=\"image-c688d1ef-bc2e-40fd-916f-ff7d6af4cbca\"\n                data-id=\"c688d1ef-bc2e-40fd-916f-ff7d6af4cbca\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c688d1ef-bc2e-40fd-916f-ff7d6af4cbca/-/inline/no/image_processing20250606-8-8l6pj4.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c688d1ef-bc2e-40fd-916f-ff7d6af4cbca/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Courtesy of Mediapro\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\">Courtesy of Mediapro</figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>DOWNLOAD MORE IMAGES </strong><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gkUfI83Dp0intzJXou3taHm0zMYqusSo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p><p><strong>About Mediapro North America</strong><br>\u200bPart of Spain-based GRUP MEDIAPRO, Mediapro North America is a leader in audiovisual, content production and distribution services. With a presence throughout the Americas as part of the organization&rsquo;s presence in 31 countries and four continents, MEDIAPRO produces more than 15,000 events around the world each year, providing the creativity and technical solutions necessary to design, produce and distribute any multichannel audiovisual project to any corner of the world. MEDIAPRO participates in the production of 13 top-tier national soccer leagues around the world, including premier leagues. GRUP MEDIAPRO was responsible for producing the last final of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Cup and Copa Am&eacute;rica, among other competitions. For additional information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.mediapro.tv/en/\"><u>https://www.mediapro.tv/en/</u></a>.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<strong>About IMG&nbsp;<br>\u200b</strong>IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&amp;A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.&nbsp;<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<strong>About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises<br>\u200b</strong>NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world&rsquo;s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.&nbsp;<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<strong>About Concacaf</strong><br>\u200bThe Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is one of FIFA&rsquo;s six continental confederations, servicing 41 Member Associations, from Canada in the north to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in the south. Concacaf means football first. Our members are united by a shared vision: Love For Our Game, as well as a unique mission, to develop, promote and manage football throughout the region with integrity, transparency, and passion in order to inspire participation in the game. For more information, visit <a href=\"https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/www.concacaf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.concacaf.com</a>.</p><p><strong>PR MEDIA CONTACTS</strong><br>\u200b<strong>MARGOT&trade; for Mediapro</strong></p><p><strong>IMG</strong><br>\u200b<strong>Jo Robertson | joanna.robertson@img.com</strong></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-47c085e7-28ef-46fc-bb5a-0e6db3bce0a5\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/685e44f6-f4b7-43a5-b947-a0fa5957387d/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Valerie Boldrin\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Valerie Boldrin</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Co-Founder &amp; Chief Strategy Officer, MARGOT</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:valerie@agencymargot.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"valerie@agencymargot.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>valerie@agencymargot.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:(305) 606-9436\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"(305) 606-9436\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>(305) 606-9436</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieboldrin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"valerieboldrin\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>valerieboldrin</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-54593df4-0345-438a-8bc6-68e24191e1e1\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e271eaa3-522f-4745-ac59-69bd0264beca/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Carlos Casado\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Carlos Casado</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Co-Founder &amp; Chief Executive Officer, MARGOT</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:carlos@agencymargot.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"carlos@agencymargot.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>carlos@agencymargot.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:(305) 540-7473\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"(305) 540-7473\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>(305) 540-7473</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscasadorassi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"carloscasadorassi\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>carloscasadorassi</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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