The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be over but the memories it brought will last for many, including Marco Peralta, an alumnus from Arizona State University who was the public announcer for matches in Mexico.
Peralta did player introductions for the Mexican national team during the opening match at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. He previously announced for the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Rising soccer team.
Peralta says attending ASU, where he studied sports journalism, served as a way for him to connect with others.
“I think it was fundamental in the aspect of getting to know people. You know, establishing that network, you know, getting to know people, and you just never know if they were gonna be your boss one day, or at some point, you know, they're gonna be your coworker," he said.
Peralta says he remembers when he watched the 2010 tournament that took place in South Africa. He says his younger self would not believe his latest opportunity.
“So it's gonna be an experience that's simply — is gonna be with me for the rest of my life. Gonna be able to tell my kids, my grandkids about it if I get to that age. But, yeah, definitely, it was a great tournament, you know, here in Mexico, USA, Canada," he said.
Peralta says he hopes to be able to announce further World Cup games.
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