Galvão Bueno’s long-awaited reunion with a World Cup takes place this Saturday, the 13th, when he will narrate the match between Brazil and Morocco on SBT. The broadcast will mark the veteran announcer’s debut at the 2026 World Cup.
As it was one of SBT’s main signings for the competition, many imagined that Galvão would be in charge of the inaugural broadcast. The plan, however, did not come to fruition. He even participated in the opening ceremony, when he presented the shows that preceded the inaugural match of the World Cup. However, the person in charge of broadcasting the game was Tiago Leifert. To Estadão, the broadcaster explained that Galvão’s absence was for logistical reasons.
The professional’s presence in the competition was surrounded by some challenges. Recently, the 75-year-old announcer underwent a surgical procedure to treat a herniated disc, which had been causing severe discomfort. On June 1st, he was medically discharged and began preparing for the event’s broadcasts.
In February this year, in an interview with Estadão, he indicated that the 2026 World Cup could be his last. “The challenge and the pleasure are very beautiful. Working at Silvio Santos’ broadcaster. They are treating me very well. It’s a different environment and it’s worth it. I don’t know what I’m going to say later, but it will probably be my last World Cup”, he said.
SBT shows the World Cup games in a partnership with N Sports, a broadcaster of which Galvão is a partner. This will be the 14th World Cup narrated by him on television, who became famous on Globo for being the voice of great moments in Brazilian football, such as the team’s world titles in 1994 and 2002.
