Brazil National Team Absent from 2026 World Cup, But TV Globo Registers Highest Audience for Foreign Team

The Spanish team's second World Cup title, won by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday (19), made TV Globo register the highest audience on PNT for a game without the Brazilian team in the 2026 World Cup.

According to preliminary Ibope data obtained by the column, the game transmission – ball rolling from 16h05 to 19h02 – marked 29 points on PNT. This index represents a 77% increase compared to the previous four Sundays in the same time slot.

In São Paulo, TV Globo obtained 27 points. Finally, in Rio de Janeiro, the game reached an average of 31 points.

The Closing Ceremony, which took place before the game, marked 14 points nationwide, a 9% increase compared to the same event during the 2022 World Cup.

The Brazilian team, meanwhile, is on a positive run of results, with the last victory over Norway by 1-2 on July 5, 2026. The team is in good form, with 3 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 games.

The next match for the Brazilian team will be against Australia on September 25, 2026, away from home.

Why is this important for the Brazilian team?

The good audience of TV Globo may be an indication that the Brazilian team is being closely followed by the Brazilian public, even if the team is not on the field. This may be a good sign for the team, as it may indicate that the team is being successful in its campaign in the World Cup.

What's next?

The Brazilian team will have to prepare for the next match against Australia on September 25, 2026. The team will need to focus on its strategy and tactics to ensure a victory.

TV Globo will also have to prepare for the next transmission of the Brazilian team, which will be against Australia. The transmission team will need to focus on presenting a high-quality coverage of the game, so that fans can follow the game closely.