Univision Deportes to Telecast USA vs. Cuba Soccer Game

Univision Deportes will air live the Oct. 7 USA-Cuba Men’s National Team Soccer Friendly game, the network announced Wednesday.

The game, which will take place in Cuba, marks the first friendly match between the USA and Cuba since 1947 and the USA team’s second visit to Cuba in the last 69 years, according to the network.

Viewers can tune in to matches live on their phones or tablets through the Univision Deportes App and Univision Now, said network officials. Livestreaming will also be available on UnivisionDeportes.com and Univision Now, said the network.

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