Hall of Fame broadcaster JP Dellacamera has called his last World Cup game
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Key Points:
- JP Dellacamera, the most decorated American soccer play-by-play announcer, has announced his retirement from calling World Cup games after 18 tournaments spanning 40 years, including 11 men's and 7 women's World Cups.
- Dellacamera's final World Cup call was the Switzerland-Algeria round of 32 match in Vancouver on July 2, coincidentally the same city where he called the iconic 2015 women's World Cup final.
- Although stepping back from World Cup duties, the 74-year-old plans to continue calling NWSL games for CBS Sports and ION, and hopes to work with Fox on other soccer events like the Concacaf Gold Cup and 2028 European Championship.
- Dellacamera reflected on his career, highlighting his early start in 1986, his transition to Fox in 2011, and his recognition with the National Soccer Hall of Fame's Colin Jose Media Award in 2018.
- He expressed confidence in the future of American soccer broadcasting, citing the emergence of talented young voices such as John Strong, Tyler Terens, and Mike Watts, ensuring the sport's continued growth in the U.S.
