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Telemundo Taps Peruvian Influencer Pol Deportes for World Cup 2026 Coverage

The hire signals a push to connect with younger Hispanic fans through digital-native voices.

Overview

  • Telemundo confirmed the addition live on its morning show Hoy Día in Miami, with host Carlos Calderón inviting Pol to join the tournament coverage on air.
  • Cliver Huamán, known as Pol Deportes, celebrated the news on Instagram and dedicated the opportunity to his followers, including a greeting in Quechua for Peru’s Quechua-speaking community.
  • Peruvian outlets report the creator has more than 836,000 followers, built through on-site narrations and analysis across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Coverage highlights the move as a bid to blend traditional broadcast reporting with influencer-driven formats to better reach younger Hispanic audiences in North America.
  • Reports note that Telemundo has not yet detailed Pol’s specific responsibilities or scheduling for the World Cup coverage.