A father, a son and a World Cup: Andrés and Nico Cantor on Messi, America and soccer's biggest moment
The father-son broadcasting duo have become ingrained in the American soccer culture, one that has swelled since the World Cup was first staged in the U.S. 32 years ago.
The World Cup is about a month away, and America’s most famous soccer announcer, Andrés Cantor, has joined his son, Nico, a broadcaster himself, in the same space in New York as Lionel Messi. Well, it’s not actually Lionel Messi. It’s an inflatable Messi, standing 10 feet tall, lit up, in a corporate-logoed blue uniform, smiling and bearded, looking vaguely like the supernatural Argentine forward.
“The GOAT,” the elder Cantor says with a grin. Andrés Cantor’s love for all things Argentine soccer is no secret. Born in Buenos Aires 63½ years ago, he remains a diehard Boca Juniors supporter.
His passion for Boca, Argentina and the sport at large has infected Nico, a 32-year-old Miami native who has followed his father into the broadcast world. The lead play-by-play voice for Telemundo and Peacock after starting his career at Univision, Andrés is preparing for his 10th World Cup as a broadcaster and 12th tournament overall. The first two weeks alone, he will work matches in nine venues across all three host countries (United States, Mexico and Canada).
“Counting the days,” he said. Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournament Nico is an on-air reporter for CBS Sports and Paramount+, which carries the UEFA Champions League and Italy’s Serie A, among other properties. Without broadcast rights to the World Cup, the younger Cantor will hit the road in an RV, bouncing between all 11 U.
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