FOX Sports is gearing up for a summer of premier soccer, announcing its broadcast teams for the highly anticipated UEFA EURO 2024™ and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™. American fans are set for extensive coverage of both tournaments, and FOX Sports has unveiled a star-studded lineup of commentators and analysts to bring all the action from Europe and the Americas.
Brad Zager, FOX Sports President of Production & Operations/Executive Producer, highlighted the network’s commitment to delivering top-tier soccer coverage. “We’re thrilled to assemble this exceptional group of broadcasters from across the globe to lead our coverage of these two prestigious tournaments,” Zager stated. “Their collective passion and deep expertise will be instrumental in capturing the excitement of UEFA EURO 2024™ and Copa América 2024™ for our viewers this summer.”
EURO 2024 Broadcast Teams: Expert Commentary from Germany
FOX Sports is deploying four broadcast teams to Germany to provide on-site, in-stadium commentary for every UEFA EURO 2024™ match, spanning from June 14 to July 14. Leading the charge as FOX Sports’ primary broadcast team for EURO 2024™ are the esteemed commentator Ian Darke and U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) legend Landon Donovan. This pairing brings together Darke’s globally recognized voice with Donovan’s insightful analysis, a duo sure to resonate with American soccer enthusiasts. Notably, Darke was behind the mic when Donovan scored his iconic injury-time goal against Algeria in 2010, a moment etched in US soccer history.
Adding to the depth of FOX Sports’ EURO 2024™ coverage, veteran play-by-play announcer Derek Rae will team up with former England goalkeeper Robert Green. Green makes his FOX Sports debut as a match analyst, bringing his Premier League and international experience to the broadcast. Another broadcast team features the experienced play-by-play voice of Jacqui Oatley alongside former England defender Warren Barton. Oatley made history as the first woman to call a men’s FIFA World Cup™ match for a U.S. network and returns with her wealth of international soccer broadcasting experience. Rounding out the EURO 2024™ teams, acclaimed announcer Darren Fletcher, known for his work on UEFA Champions League and Premier League matches, will partner with former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, both making their FOX Sports debuts.
EURO 2024 Play-by-Play and Analyst Teams:
- Lead Team: Ian Darke and Landon Donovan
- Team 2: Derek Rae and Robert Green
- Team 3: Jacqui Oatley and Warren Barton
- Team 4: Darren Fletcher and Owen Hargreaves
Copa América 2024 Broadcast Teams: Strong and Holden Return
For the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™, taking place from June 20 to July 14, FOX Sports welcomes back the familiar and highly regarded duo of John Strong and Stu Holden as their lead broadcast team. Strong and Holden will call every USMNT group-stage match, among other key fixtures. Their established partnership is a cornerstone of FOX Sports’ soccer coverage, having called over 300 matches together since 2014, solidifying them as a leading English-language commentary team.
Veteran play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera will team up with National Soccer Hall of Famer and former USMNT player Cobi Jones, adding further experience to the Copa América coverage. Completing the Copa América broadcast teams, Luis Omar Tapia, renowned for his passionate commentary style, will join forces with match analyst and former USMNT star Maurice Edu. Tapia brings his signature voice, familiar to many from years of calling top-level soccer in both English and Spanish.
Copa América Play-by-Play and Analyst Teams:
- Lead Team: John Strong and Stu Holden
- Team 2: JP Dellacamera and Cobi Jones
- Team 3: Luis Omar Tapia and Maurice Edu
Rules Analysts: Ensuring Fair Play Insights
To provide expert analysis on crucial decisions and rules interpretations across both tournaments, FOX Sports has enlisted veteran rules analysts Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg. Dr. Machnik, a former FIFA and Concacaf Match Commissioner and National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, and Mark Clattenburg, who has refereed top finals including the UEFA Champions League Final and UEFA European Championship Final, will offer viewers immediate insights into key moments, ensuring a deeper understanding of the game’s officiating.
Rules Analysts for EURO 2024™ and Copa América 2024™:
- Dr. Joe Machnik
- Mark Clattenburg
FOX Sports’ comprehensive broadcast team announcement signals their full commitment to delivering an unforgettable “Summer of Soccer.” With a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh voices, American audiences are in for an unparalleled viewing experience of both UEFA EURO 2024™ and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™. Match assignments and further announcements regarding studio analysts, reporters, and hosts are expected in the lead-up to the tournaments.
