OFFICIAL: Ancelotti becomes the head coach of Brazil
The Brazilian Football Confederation officially confirmed that the 65-year-old coach Carlo Ancelotti has officially taken up the position of the head coach of the Brazilian national team. He will lead the five - time World Cup - winning Brazil in the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil:
Carlo Ancelotti —— a byword for historic victories. On Monday, May 12th, he was officially announced as the new head coach of the Brazilian national team by Ednaldo Rodrigues, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation. This coach with the most brilliant global record will be in charge of the "Samba Team" until the 2026 World Cup and will lead the team in two World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay next month.
The South American Football Confederation officially stated: A giant collaboration! Brazilian football welcomes a new coach. Welcome to South America, Carlo Ancelotti.
According to previous news, Ancelotti will lead Real Madrid until the end of this season's La Liga. On May 26th, he will officially join the Brazilian national team and officially start his new coaching job.
The former head coach of the Brazilian team was Dorival. He took office in January 2024 and was sacked after a 1 - 4 loss to Argentina on March 1, 2025. During his tenure, he led the team in 16 games, achieving 7 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses.