The senator Romário (PL-RJ) maintained his mandate in the Federal Senate while works as a commentator and columnist at the 2026 World Cupbased in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In a statement, the parliamentarian’s office informed that he will participate remotely in the blended sessions at Casa Alta.
“There is no removal from office or interruption of legislative activities. The senator will continue to follow the agendas of the National Congress, exercising his parliamentary functions in defense of the population of the State of Rio de Janeiro”, said Romário’s advisor.
The parliamentarian’s communications team also reported there will be no face-to-face deliberative sessions scheduled until the end of the World Cup, on July 19. Thus, with the blended regime in the Upper House, senators can participate in legislative activities remotely.
On June 10, the day before the opening of the World Cup in the United States, Romário was present at the Senate Plenary, but did not vote on the nomination of minister Benedito Gonçalvesfrom the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), to the National Council of Justice (CNJ). In the session on Tuesday (16), the senator participated through videoconference.
At the time, Romário spoke about the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The parliamentarian also voted on Complementary Bill No. 73, of 2025which proposes changes to the Fiscal Responsibility Law to prohibit budget blockages by regulatory agencies.
Read the full note sent by Romário’s advisor
“Senator Romário (PL-RJ) is a four-time world champion for the Brazilian team and protagonist of one of the greatest achievements in the history of Brazilian football. He is naturally one of the most sought-after personalities during the World Cups. This edition, in particular, is being held partly in the United States, the country where Brazil won the 1994 world title.”
“Regarding the senator’s participation as a sports commentator during the World Cup, only in some World Cup games, this is a private activity that is perfectly compatible with parliamentary activities. Just look at the number of senators and deputies who carry out other functions in parallel to their mandate.”
“The Senate does not have face-to-face deliberative sessions scheduled until the end of the World Cup, on July 19. The information is on the House’s official website. Voting will be done remotely, when and if a session is called.”
“Senator Romário continues to exercise his mandate throughout the World Cup period. Likewise, the offices in the Senate and in the state remain open and provide services daily.”
“In blended sessions, the senator will register attendance and participate remotely in votes, as provided for in the Rules of the Federal Senate. If face-to-face sessions are called, exactly the same rules valid for any parliamentarian apply to him.”
“There is no removal from office or interruption of legislative activities. The senator will continue to follow the agendas of the National Congress, exercising his parliamentary functions in defense of the population of the State of Rio de Janeiro.”
“Throughout his career in the Federal Senate, Romário has presented more than 500 legislative proposals, is the author of 32 laws in force, chaired some of the most important Permanent Committees of the House, such as Social Affairs, Education and Culture, and was the first president of the Sports Committee, installed in the Senate on the initiative of the senator. He was also rapporteur and president of Parliamentary Committees of Inquiry of great national relevance, such as the Football CPI and the CPI of Sports Betting, in addition to being the rapporteur of the Brazilian Inclusion Law, one of the main pieces of legislation guaranteeing the rights of people with disabilities in the country”.
