Big news in the world of football! The Italian football legend, one of the most famous coaches in the world — Carlo Ancelotti has now taken the position of head coach of the Brazil national team. This was announced in an official statement by the Brazilian Football Confederation.
A new era begins for the Brazil team
A contract with 65-year-old Ancelotti has been signed until the end of the 2026 World Cup. Under his leadership, the "seleção" will play its first matches in the World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay in June 2024.
The departure of Dorival Junior and the arrival of Ancelotti
This appointment was made following the resignation of Dorival Junior. Junior was relieved of his duties after a painful 1:4 defeat against Argentina. The Brazil team had recently lost stability in results and felt the need for new leadership.
Ancelotti's fame — in another league
Carlo Ancelotti is considered one of the most successful and experienced coaches in world football. He has worked with leading clubs such as "Juventus," "Milan," "Chelsea," "PSG," "Bayern Munich," and "Real Madrid," winning national championships, cups, and prestigious trophies at the European level with them.
His particularly noteworthy achievement is that he is the only coach in history to have won championships in Europe's top-5 leagues (England, Italy, Spain, Germany, France).
First time managing a national team — and it’s Brazil!
Ancelotti has not managed national teams before. Now he has become the first Italian head coach in the history of the Brazil team, which has won the World Cup the most times (5 times) and has a rich football culture.
This appointment could open a new chapter for the "seleção." Football experts are evaluating Ancelotti as a coach who could bring the right approach, innovative tactics, and rich experience to Brazilian players.
The Zamin.uz editorial team wishes Carlo Ancelotti great success in his new position and hopes for high achievements for the Brazil team in the World Cup. Preparations for the 2026 World Cup have begun – this time under the guidance of the Italian master in the yellow-football uniform. An exciting process has started!
