History of Andrés Cantor in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 15, 2026

Andrés Cantor is a world-renowned Argentine-American sports broadcaster, best recognized for his iconic and exuberant goal calls, most famously his prolonged 'Gooooooal!' exclamation. Throughout his distinguished career, he has become the definitive voice of soccer in the United States, providing Spanish-language commentary for Telemundo and formerly Univision. His work spans multiple FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games, earning him numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy Awards. Beyond his signature vocal style, Cantor is celebrated for his deep technical knowledge of the sport and his ability to convey immense passion, which has significantly bridged the gap between Spanish and English-speaking soccer audiences. His contributions have fundamentally shaped sports broadcasting culture, making him one of the most recognizable and influential figures in international sports media.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 22, 1962: Birth of Andrés Cantor

On December 22, 1962, the acclaimed Argentine sportscaster and pundit Andrés Cantor was born, who would later become widely recognized for his iconic goal-calling style in football broadcasting.

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1986: Witnessing the Goal of the Century

In 1986, while working at the FIFA World Cup, Andrés Cantor witnessed Diego Maradona's 'Goal of the Century' and the 'Hand of God' goal, an event that left a profound emotional impact on him.

1987: Joining Univision

In 1987, Andrés Cantor joined the Univision network, marking a significant step in his broadcasting career where he would later popularize his signature goal call.

1990: 1990 FIFA World Cup Debut

During the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Andrés Cantor first introduced his iconic and climactic 'Goal' call to a United States television audience.

1994: Sports Personality of the Year and Emmy Award Win

In 1994, Andrés Cantor received the Sports Personality of the Year award from the American Sportscaster Association and earned a regional Emmy Award for his play-by-play commentary during the U.S. World Cup 1994.

1994: 1994 World Cup Popularity and Late Show Appearances

The 1994 World Cup, hosted by the United States, served as the turning point for the immense popularity of Cantor's goal call, and he also made guest appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman in 1994.

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1998: 1998 World Cup and Volkswagen Commercial

In 1998, Cantor broadcasted from Paris during the World Cup, made further appearances on the Late Show, and his famous yell was featured in a Volkswagen commercial.

2000: First English-language broadcasting assignment

In 2000, Andrés Cantor performed his first English-language broadcast assignment for NBC during the Summer Olympics in Sydney, where he called men's and women's football matches alongside Alexi Lalas and Amy Allmann and utilized his iconic "Goooooool!" call.

2002: Acquisition of FIFA World Cup Radio Rights

In 2002, the radio network Futbol de Primera, owned by Andrés Cantor, secured the Spanish-language radio broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup tournaments, a partnership that has continued since that year.

2004: Hispanic Heritage and Lifetime Achievement Awards

Andrés Cantor was honored in 2004 with the Hispanic Heritage Award and the Broadcasting & Cable/Multichannel News Lifetime Achievement Award in Hispanic Television, presented at the Hispanic Television Summit.

2004: Telemundo Olympics Broadcast Coverage

During the 2004 Summer Olympics, Andrés Cantor served as both a studio anchor and a play-by-play announcer for baseball, marking a historic moment as Telemundo became the first U.S. Spanish-language network to broadcast the Olympic Games.

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2005: NATPE Honorary Emmy

In 2005, Cantor was presented with an honorary Emmy by NATPE in recognition of his significant contributions to the growth and quality of Hispanic television.

2008: Beijing Olympics Spanish-language commentary

During the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Andrés Cantor served as a Spanish-language commentator exclusively for the network Telemundo.

2008: Role in Speed Racer

In 2008, Andrés Cantor made an appearance in the American live-action film Speed Racer, where he portrayed one of the Grand Prix announcers.

2010: GEICO Commercial Appearance

In 2010, Andrés Cantor participated in a series of commercials for GEICO, created by Mike McGlone, where he showcased his signature energetic announcing style by humorously commentating on a chess match.

2011: Guest appearance on Phineas and Ferb

In 2011, Andrés Cantor provided his voice, though he remained uncredited, for the role of a Spanish football announcer in an episode of the animated Disney Channel television series Phineas and Ferb.

2012: Telemundo Olympics Coverage

In 2012, Andrés Cantor served as the lead anchor and play-by-play football announcer for Telemundo's broadcast of the Summer Olympics held in London, operating from the network's studios in Hialeah, Florida.

March 2014: Appearance in Muppets Most Wanted

In March 2014, Andrés Cantor made an appearance as an announcer in the Walt Disney motion picture titled Muppets Most Wanted.

2014: Volkswagen of America Ad Campaign

In 2014, Andrés Cantor participated in an advertising campaign for Volkswagen of America tied to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he provided commentary as his son drove a new vehicle.

2014: Sports Emmy Award and FIFA Recognition

In 2014, Cantor won an Emmy for best on-air personality in Spanish at the 35th annual Sports Emmy Awards, and he was also recognized by FIFA Magazine as one of the most legendary broadcasters in the world.

2020: Debut of The Golazo! Show

In 2020, during the group stage of the 2020–21 Champions League season, Nico Cantor began hosting The Golazo! Show, a live whip-around program featured on the CBS Sports Network.

2020: Preparation for the Tokyo Summer Olympics

In 2020, plans were set into motion for Andrés Cantor to provide bilingual broadcasting coverage for the Summer Olympics, although the event was ultimately delayed due to the global pandemic.

2020: Colin Jose Media Award Announcement

In 2020, the National Soccer Hall of Fame selected Andrés Cantor as the recipient of the Colin Jose Media Award, recognizing his extensive and impactful contributions to the sport of soccer within the United States.

2021: Colin Jose Media Award Ceremony

Due to scheduling delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrés Cantor was officially presented with the 2020 Colin Jose Media Award during a ceremony held in 2021 in Frisco, Texas.

2021: Broadcasting the 2020 Summer Olympics

During 2021, Andrés Cantor successfully performed both English and Spanish-language broadcasts for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo.

2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup Final Commentary

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Andrés Cantor provided commentary for the tournament and became emotionally overcome on live television as he witnessed Argentina win the championship following Gonzalo Montiel's decisive penalty kick in 2022.