‘Voice of Soccer’ Andres Cantor on FIFA World Cup Final

Summary

Andrés Cantor discusses his experience calling his 10th World Cup, the heightened soccer fandom in the US compared to 1994, and Lionel Messi's remarkable performance at age 39. Hosts Katie Greifeld and Randall Williams ask about preparation, crowd atmospheres, and the appeal of Spanish-language broadcasts to English speakers. The conversation highlights the record viewership and cultural impact of the tournament.

• Cantor has called 14 matches so far and will call the final.
• He nearly lost his voice during Argentina's semifinal.
• He plans to rest and prepare exclusively for the final.
• US soccer fandom has grown massively since 1994, with record attendance.
• Telemundo's Spanish broadcast draws English-speaking viewers due to passionate style.
• Messi, at 39, plays every minute and remains a goal-scoring leader.
• The final features Argentina vs. Spain, both top-ranked teams.