Will There Be a Soap Opera Today? See Globo’s Schedule This Friday, Second Day of the World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already changing TV Globo’s schedule in Brazil. On Friday, June 12, the network will adjust its prime-time lineup to make room for live coverage of the match between the United States and Paraguay, part of the tournament’s first round. The game is set to kick off at 10:00 p.m. Brasília time, with special coverage beginning at 9:35 p.m., prompting shifts in the evening broadcast schedule.

The changes affect Globo’s main telenovelas, which will still air on Friday but at different times than usual. “A Nobreza do Amor” will start at 6:05 p.m., five minutes later than its regular slot. “Coração Acelerado” will move earlier and is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. “Quem Ama Cuida” will also be brought forward, airing at 8:50 p.m. These adjustments were made to create space for the network’s expanded World Cup coverage.

The tournament, which began this week, is already historic. For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is featuring 48 national teams instead of 32. It is also being hosted across three countries at once: the United States, Mexico and Canada. Over the next 38 days, Globo plans to broadcast dozens of matches across its platforms, using a large production structure to cover what is widely regarded as the biggest event in world football.

For viewers following Globo’s evening programming, the key takeaway is that the novelas remain on air, but Friday’s edition will follow a special schedule because of the World Cup broadcast. The changes reflect the strong impact major sporting events can have on television lineups, especially during prime time.