format was brought back and specific segments and ideas such as the “Shot-Tracker” were also reused. New commentators from ESPN and from global soccer programs such as Ian Darke and Chris Fowler joined the broadcasting team. The use of the Internet also came into effect more so then in 2006. A live feed of the show was available to not only Americans but also a variety of other countries that relied on US broadcasting for their coverage. 2014 World Cup Broadcast The 2014 FIFA World Cup was held in Brazil. ESPN had the rights to broadcast the event in English. Therefore, World Cup Live covered all games. Matches were shown uninterrupted by commercials and were commentated and analyzed before, during, and after the match. Qualifying matches that have been shown were aired on ESPN, although when the tournament started, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC all broadcast games. The games were, once again, available for viewing on ESPN’s website. Because becoming global has played such a large part in broadcasting World Cup Live, the internet has immensely been utilized by ESPN and ABC. Personalities These are the personalities that regularly appear on the program. Giorgio Chinaglia (analyst, 2006) Ian Darke (analyst, 2010–present) Rece Davis (host, 2006) Efan Ekoku (analyst, 2010–present) Julie Foudy (analyst, 2006–present) Chris Fowler (host, 2010–present) John Harkes (analyst, 2006–present) Allen Hopkins (analyst, 2006–present) Alexi Lalas (analyst, 2006–present) Bob Ley (host, 2010–present) Roberto Martínez (analyst, 2010–present) Steve McManaman (analyst, 2010–present) Brent Musburger (host on ABC, 2006) Ruud Gullit (analyst, 2010–present) Dave Revsine (host, 2006) Tommy Smyth (analyst, 2006) Rob Stone (analyst, 2006–present) Mike Tirico (host, 2010–present) Martin Tyler (analyst, 2006–present) Eric Wynalda (analyst, 2006) Ian Darke Lead commentator Ian Darke has been a huge part of World Cup Live since its 2010 year. He has continued to work with ESPN both throughout the World Cup and various other tournaments including the USMNT qualifying matches. His popularity has helped bring in viewers during the off-season and will continue to do so in 2014. He has stated before that he enjoys working with ESPN and American broadcasting such as World Cup Live and also looks forward to contributing to commentating 2014’s airings of the show. In past interviews, Darke has said that he respects America's ability to broadcast soccer and he enjoys helping it become a bigger part of American television. He will work with World Cup Live and ESPN but strongly