Rádio Nacional broadcasts the second leg of the Copa do Brasil 2026 semi-final directly from São Januário.
Vasco and Palmeiras will compete this Sunday (8) in the second leg of the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil 2026 in São Januário, broadcast live on Rádio Nacional.
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In the first game, Palmeiras beat Vasco 1-0 with a goal from Maurício, guaranteeing the advantage of the draw.
The second leg of the 2026 Copa do Brasil semi-final between Vasco and Palmeiras will be played this Sunday (8), at 5pm, at the São Januário Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). The clash will be broadcast on Rádio Nacional, with the sports day starting at 4:30 pm.
The Rádio Nacional broadcast begins with the track Show de Bola Nacional and has a full team to provide the public with all the information about the match. The match will be narrated by André Luiz Mendes and comments by Mário Silva. Rodrigo Ricardo heads the report and the round's duty.
In the first game played on Sunday (1), Palmeiras were superior to Vasco and beat their opponent 1-0. Alviverde's goal was scored by midfielder Maurício. The victory gave Palmeiras the advantage of advancing to the final of the Copa do Brasil in the event of a draw.
Vasco needs to win by two or more goals to qualify. A Vasco victory by one goal leads to a penalty shootout.
The game goes on air for part of the network on AM and OC, in addition to FM in Rio de Janeiro, Alto Solimões and partners from the National Public Communication Network (RNCP). Nacional FM in other places continues with musical content. Listeners can stay tuned to their favorite productions via the dial, on the app and on the station's website. The audios are still available in real time via streaming on both platforms.
About the Brazilian Cup
The 2026 Copa do Brasil has a new tournament dispute and classification system. The number of participants was increased to 126, an increase compared to the 92 teams that competed in the last editions. In total, there will be 155 matches. The first four phases are unique confrontations. The fifth phase, the round of 16, the quarterfinals and the semifinals take place in round-trip games. The final takes place in a single game.
National sports coverage
A sport that is a passion of the Brazilian people, football is one of the highlights of the programming of Rádio Nacional, a public broadcaster that has been a reference in broadcasting matches in the country for decades. Games from the main competitions and the most important news have space in the daily sports sessions.
Fans can stay tuned via the radio, website or streaming to follow the emotions of the disputes between the biggest Brazilian clubs. Before and after the clashes, the listener is informed about the teams' preparation and the impact of the score on the National airwaves. The analysis of the results of the round also has a daily window for a rich debate in renowned productions in sports radio journalism.
The Rádio Nacional team brings together stars of the sports chronicle. They are producers, journalists and presenters who seek to differentiate the news. In addition to informing the public on the radio waves, the team also does well on the TV Brasil screen. The professionals perform the Stadium program, from Tuesday to Friday, at 6:30 pm.
Always live, the public broadcaster's traditional productions bring updated analyzes and findings. Sport has a prominent place in the channel’s programming. The daily news program Repórter Brasil, at 12:30 pm and 7 pm, also offers extensive coverage of the day's main results.
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