This year’s Copa America final is already different from the past two editions—in 2015 and 2016—in that Chile and Argentina haven’t made it. Peru and Brazil made it by beating those teams in the semifinals and will now meet in the finals at the famed Maracanã in Rio de Jaon Sunday. Brazil hasn’t made the finals since 2007, and for Peru, it’s been considerably longer: since 1975.
Brazil, as hosts, were favorites going into the tournament, even though the team’s captain and most recognizable star, Neymar, sat out due to injury. Plenty of other world-class players have stepped up in his stead, and they dispatched Argentina’s arguably more talented lineup with relative ease. Peru, a surprise to get this far, follow their success of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup—their first appearance on that global stage in 36 years—by making the South American final they’d missed for an even longer epoch.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Brazil vs. Peru at the 2019 Copa America finals.
Brazil vs. Peru
- When: 4pm ET, Sunday, July 7
- Where: Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Streaming: ESPN+, Telemundo, Universo, Globo (Brazil)
2019 Copa America live stream: Watch Brazil vs. Peru online
The game is on Telemundo, which is available via over-the-air signal for free via any HD TV with an antenna. If you’re on the go or interested in looking at your streaming entertainment options, all of the below services offer a free trial.
1) ESPN+
- Cost: $4.99 per month or $49.99 for 12 months
- ESPN+ devices: Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku players and TV, Oculus Go, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TVs, and iOS and Android devices
ESPN+ is a subscription service that extends ESPN’s existing website and app, and it’s essential for soccer fans in particular, carrying Copa America matches as well as Serie A+, MLS, USL, and FA Cup matches. It encompasses other sporting events as well, including 20 exclusive UFC Fight Night events per year, 180 NHL games, at least one MLB game a day for every day of the season, and a cornucopia of college sports.
ESPN+ also features the network’s sports talk programming, and it features original series starting with the entire 30 for 30 catalog ESPN made its name on. It also unlocks more content and fewer ads on the ESPN site.
2) FuboTV
- Cost: $44.99 for the first month, $54.99 per month thereafter (after a 7-day free trial)
- FuboTV devices: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Android TV, iOS and Android devices
- FuboTV local channels: Fox, NBC, CBS (check local availability here)
FuboTV is a solid TV streaming service option, whether your tastes run to entertainment (AMC, Syfy, FX), news (MSNBC, CNN), or sports (NBA TV, NFL Network). If you’re a soccer fan, however, it will appear tailor-made for you, with 10 beIN SPORTS channels, NBCSN, FS1, FS2, UniMás, Champions League action via TNT, and Copa America action via Telemundo and Universo all on tap. If you can’t watch a match live, FuboTV offers a three-day replay for each match and 30 hours of cloud DVR. (Check out the complete FuboTV channels list.)
FuboTV also has bilingual families in mind; each subscription comes with UniMás, Galavisión, NBC Universo, beIN SPORTS, Univision, and Fox Deportes. An extra $7.99 per month will bring you Latino Plus, which includes CNN en Español and TyC Sports among its offerings.
3) Sling TV
- Sling TV pricing: $25-$40 per month (40% off first month)
- Sling TV devices: Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, Google Chromecast, Oculus Go, Microsoft Edge, and iOS and Android devices
- Sling TV local channels: NBC, Fox (check your local availability here)
Sling TV provides two base channel package options, each priced at $25 per month. Sling Orange includes three ESPN channels, while Sling Blue includes sports channels like NFL Network, FS1 and FS2, NBCSN, and local channels. If you’re Team “Why Not Both,” Sling Orange + Blue combines the two for just $40 per month. To add beIN SPORTS and maximize your soccer-watching potential, you’ll want to add either Sports Extra: Sling Orange ($5 per month) or Sports Extra: Sling Blue ($10 per month). (The latter also includes NFL RedZone.) To access Copa America the way the host nation watches it, the Brasil Mega package gets you access to Globo.
Spanish-speaking viewers have quite a few options. For bilingual families, you might consider the Español: Best of Spanish TV package for either Sling Orange or Sling Blue for 24/7 specialty channel LaLiga TV and beIN SPORTS Connect: Channels 4-9, which features matches from LaLiga, Ligue 1, and Copa del Rey, among others. Both packages cost $5 per month after your free trial. Sling TV Latino is another Spanish-language package for $10 per month, including NBC Universo, History en Español, and—of import to soccer fans—four beIN SPORTS channels. (And choosing Sling TV Latino + Sling Orange for $30 per month gives you access to ESPN Deportes.) For more information, check out our guide to Sling TV channels and our Sling TV review.
4) PlayStation Vue
- Cost: $44.99-$79.99 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- PlayStation Vue devices: PlayStation 3 and 4, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Kodi, iOS and Android devices
- PlayStation Vue local channels: NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
PlayStation Vue is a fantastic option for soccer fans who already own a PlayStation console, but this streaming platform is available on a variety of devices. Telemundo, where you’ll find Copa America, is part of the Core package of channels, which offers soccer and other sports programming, and the options increase at the Elite and Ultra levels.
5) Hulu with Live TV
- Cost: $50 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- YouTube TV devices: Google Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, iOS and Android devices
- YouTube TV local channels: NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the CW (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
YouTube TV is a great option for soccer fans, including TNT for Champions League matches, NBCSN for Premier League matches, and broadcasting partnerships with three MLS teams. (Take a look at the full list of YouTube TV channels here.)
6) YouTube TV
- Cost: $50 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- YouTube TV devices: Google Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, iOS and Android devices
- YouTube TV local channels: NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the CW (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
YouTube TV is likewise a great option for soccer fans, including Telemundo and Universo for Copa America matches, TNT for Champions League matches, NBCSN for Premier League matches, and broadcasting partnerships with three MLS teams. (Take a look at the full list of YouTube TV channels here.)
Brazil vs. Peru: What to look for
When comparing lineups for star power, Brazil’s the clear favorite, starting with the two goal scorers in the semifinal match against Argentina. Gabriel Jesus was a key member of the Manchester City team that captured a domestic treble (that’s the Premier League title, FA Cup, and League Cup), while Roberto Firmino helped lead Liverpool to a Champions League trophy, taking the Premier League race to the final day. Expect them—along with Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho and Chelsea’s Willian—to have prime roles in front of a friendly home crowd.
Peru may be an underdog, but they’re enjoying a bit of a golden age in their recent soccer successes. MLS fans may recognize some of the Peruvian players: Raul Ruidiaz features for the Sounders, Andy Polo is in the Timbers’ mix of attackers, and Alexander Callens is part of the NYCFC back line, while Yoshi Yotun, who scored in the semifinal match against Chile, moved to his current Cruz Azul club from Orlando City SC.
As Peru’s proven in the tournament, they have the mettle to survive penalty kicks should they get it to that place. That could be their best chance at a title, though as the match with Chile showed, they can more than just compete against the cream of the South American crop.
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