World Cup Live

"World Cup Live" was a news and analysis program that aired on ESPN and ESPN2. The show debuted on June 9, 2006 and focused on the 2006 World Cup, it was the first of 47 telecasts (32 nightly, 12 in-between matches and three pre-game editions). It was most often seen during The Trifecta at 12am ET and 12pm ET on ESPN and on occasion was seen in the afternoon on ESPN2 following FIFA World Cup action. The show appeared with one host and at least one analyst. The program is sponsored by Vonage.

The shows provided in-depth analysis of World Cup action by utilizing a soccer demonstration field and technological enhancements such as "Shot Tracker," which simulates the velocity and movement of a shot on goal. The show was broadcast at ESPN's HD studio in Bristol, Connecticut. The program was hosted by "SportsCenter" anchors Rece Davis and Dave Revsine. The editions which aired on ABC were hosted by Brent Musburger.

Personalities

These are the personalities that regurarly appear on the program.

*Giorgio Chinaglia (analyst, 2006–present)
*Rece Davis (host, 2006–present)
*Julie Foudy (analyst, 2006–present)
*Allen Hopkins (analyst, 2006–present)
*Alexi Lalas (analyst, 2006–present)
*Brent Musburger (host on ABC, 2006–present)
*Dave Revsine (host, 2006–present)
*Tommy Smyth (analyst, 2006–present)
*Eric Wynalda (analyst, 2006–present)

References

*2006 FIFA World Cup ON ESPN, ESPN2 AND ABC SPORTS Fact Sheet