Verizon Wireless & Univision bring wireless coverage of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany.

Verizon Wireless announced exclusive rights to mobile video clips, recaps and highlights, in the United States of Spanish-language coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup GermanyTM – the most important competition in international soccer as covered on the Univision, Galavision and Telefutura networks. Through an agreement with Univision, the leading Spanish-language media company in the U.S., highlights from “Copa Mundial de la FIFA Alemania 2006” will be available to all Verizon Wireless V CAST customers throughout the tournament (June 9 – July 9, 2006) and marks the first time such highlights will be available on wireless phones.

Re-live the moments from 2002

Fans who need a quick fix or a memory refresher of the 2002 FIFA World Cup can experience it today with video content, including Spanish-language tournament commentary and analysis, on their
V CAST-enabled wireless phones. FIFA World Cup(TM) content is available to Verizon Wireless customers through the company’s relationship with Univision, the exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany.

Let the Games Begin

Once 2006 FIFA World Cup matches begin on June 9, 2006, V CAST customers will have access to video clips, recaps and highlights of all 64 matches right in the palms of their hands. Clips covering goals and key actions of the match with Spanish-language commentary will be on V CAST within 30 minutes after halftime and again at the conclusion of the match. In addition, customers will be able to watch a recap of the match, including all goals and key actions, within one hour of the end of each match. Additional details regarding 2006 FIFA World Cup content will be released in the coming months.