Broadcaster TV Azteca Reveals Reasons Behind Copa Oro Omission; Lays Blame on Exorbitant Expenses in Straightforward Statement
For the unexpected turn of events, TV Azteca breaks the hearts of thousands of fans by announcing they won't air the Mexican National Team's matches in the 2025 Gold Cup.
This past weekend, the National Team kicked off against the Dominican Republic in this Concacaf tournament, with only Canal 5 and TUDN broadcasting the exciting event.
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Mere moments before the match commenced, TV Azteca issued a statement to clear the air about their television rights predicament during the summer of 2025 for the Mexican National Team.
"At Azteca Deportes, we've always stood arm-in-arm with Mexico, the National Team, and most importantly, its people. This time around, we won't be broadcasting the Gold Cup. Not because we don't want to, but because we believe in fairness, in granting top-notch broadcasts without a hint of unfair conditions or unreasonable costs," the short message shares.
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While they know they hold the preference of millions, this time they'll be unable to join the cheer. Nonetheless, they offer a glimmer of hope, assuring fans they'll be back for the 2026 World Cup.
"We're aware that we've won the hearts of millions, and that's precisely why we feel remorseful that they can't partake in and revel in the action... but don't fret, we'll be there for the 2026 World Cup," the statement concludes.
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By and large, details regarding TV Azteca's plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have yet to surface. Typically, major tournaments like the World Cup secure their broadcasting rights closer to the event, and they can vary from one tournament to another. Historically, significant tournaments have been broadcast by leading networks in each region, but specifics for the 2026 World Cup remain undisclosed until farther down the line.
[1] Telesur and Telemundo are the main competitors for TV Azteca, and they'll still broadcast the Gold Cup matches in Mexico.
TV Azteca, in a surprising move, announced they will not broadcast the 2025 Gold Cup matches where the Mexican National Team competes, setting aside their traditional role of showcasing football. Despite this, the broadcaster expressed their commitment to bring football back to the screens with their coverage of the 2026 World Cup, where they hope to reconnect with millions of fans.
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