Where's Raony? Why Raony Pacheco vanished from Cazé TV at the World Cup | OneFootball

The disappearance of commentator Raony Pacheco from CazéTV’s broadcasts during the main matches of the 2026 World Cup raised alarm among fans. Used to being part of the lineup since 2022, the journalist became one of the most talked-about topics on X (formerly Twitter), sparking doubts about a possible permanent departure.

Papo na Colina investigated the behind-the-scenes details of this game of musical chairs at Casimiro Miguel’s channel microphones.

The trigger: Absence from the France match

Raony Pacheco was expected and scheduled to lead the broadcast of the France vs. Senegal match on the 16th. However, there was a last-minute change in the schedule, and the commentator did not call the game.

Raony’s sudden absence from the microphone, combined with the fact that he has not called any other World Cup matches since then, immediately caused a major stir on X (formerly Twitter). Fans and internet users who follow CazéTV noticed the switch and began demanding explanations about the professional’s role in the tournament.

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Heavy competition and new reinforcements

The main reason for the reduction in his airtime was not a dismissal, but rather the current size of CazéTV’s team. To handle the expanded format with 104 matches, the company brought in major names from the corporate market and pay TV.

With a roster packed with Luisinho, Nardini, Hazan, Gonçalo Luiz, and Alezudo, the airtime for second-tier commentators dropped drastically after the opening rounds.

Raony remains at CazéTV

Contrary to social media rumors, Raony Pacheco was not removed and still has an active contract and continues working normally at CazéTV. Sources connected to the channel’s backstage confirmed that the journalist has been playing a key role in internal production, directly helping develop videos and special content for the tournament coverage.

Papo’s reporters tried to contact the commentator but received no response.

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