SBT Announces Major Updates to World Cup Broadcasting Team and Programming

SBT has recruited former São Paulo coach Muricy Ramalho and analyst Raphael Rezende to its commentary team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These appointments, reported on June 8, 2026, are part of a broader effort by the network to restructure its sports programming and transmission personnel ahead of the tournament.

Who is joining the SBT World Cup commentary team?

The Brazilian network SBT has confirmed the addition of Muricy Ramalho to its broadcast team for the 2026 World Cup. According to UOL, Ramalho brings his experience as a former coach of São Paulo to the commentary booth. His role will focus on providing tactical analysis and expert insight during the tournament matches.

Joining Ramalho is Raphael Rezende, who will also serve as a commentator for the World Cup games. Rezende’s move to the network follows a period of professional speculation regarding his future in club football. According to NETVASCO, Rezende had been rumored to be working in a scouting capacity for Vasco da Gama before the SBT appointment was finalized.

How is SBT adjusting its broadcast strategy?

The announcement of the transmission team has generated significant attention within the media industry. Minha Operadora reported that the reveal of the personnel involved in the World Cup coverage caused a stir among viewers and industry observers.

Beyond the hiring of specific personalities, the network is making structural changes to its output. RD1 reports that SBT has already taken definitive measures regarding its programming schedule in preparation for the World Cup. While the specific nature of these programming shifts was not detailed, the network has hit the hammer to ensure its schedule aligns with the demands of the tournament coverage.

What role will Galvão Bueno play in the coverage?

The 2026 World Cup coverage will also feature veteran narrator Galvão Bueno. While Bueno’s presence in the booth is established, his compensation has become a point of discussion in the press. Diário do Comércio highlighted the substantial salary Bueno is expected to earn for his narration duties during the event.

The combination of a high-profile narrator like Bueno and the technical expertise of figures like Ramalho and Rezende suggests a strategy by SBT to compete aggressively for viewership during the FIFA event. The network is positioning itself by blending traditional broadcasting authority with recent managerial and scouting experience.