The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has earmarked Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti as its preferred candidate to lead the national team at the 2026 World Cup.
Following Brazil’s humiliating 4-1 defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, pressure is mounting on current head coach Dorival Junior. The 62-year-old has won only seven of his 16 games in charge of the five-time world champions, drawing six and losing three.
According to The Athletic, the CBF has restarted discussions with Ancelotti in response to the mullering, hoping to secure his services ahead of next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.