Globo - Globo has reshuffled its broadcast team for the 2026 World Cup after the withdrawal of long-time commentator Luis Roberto, changing who will call matches for viewers in Brazil and abroad.
- In short: Renata Silveira returns from maternity leave to work on-site in the US, while Paulo Andrade will split duties between Brazil and the United States during the tournament.
How the new lineup will work
With Luis Roberto sidelined after being diagnosed with a neoplasm in the cervical region, Globo moved quickly to reassign roles across its open and pay-TV outlets. Renata Silveira will join the on-field team in the United States and start transmissions directly from stadiums after returning from maternity leave in May.
Meanwhile, Paulo Andrade will operate in a hybrid model: he will remain in Brazil for the group stage to bolster the TV Globo team, then travel to the US to join SporTV for the knockout rounds.
For context on the tournament scale, FIFA confirms the 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, shaping how broadcasters allocate talent and logistics: FIFA confirms 2026 format.
"Globo holds the broadcast rights for 55 matches of the World Cup, a slight reduction compared with previous editions."
Wider impact and remaining questions
TRANSMISSÃO: Globo | SporTV. The reshuffle also gives Dandan Pereira a larger role at SporTV during the initial phase, sharing duties with Luiz Carlos Júnior, who remains a key narrator on the closed channel. Gustavo Villani was confirmed as the voice for the tournament's opening match.
Several assignments are still being finalized, including who will lead commentary for the final. The choices reflect both immediate health-related absences and a strategic approach to on-site versus in-studio coverage for an expanded 2026 World Cup.
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