Soccer-Ancelotti on a mission to make Brazil champions again


Soccer Football - Brazil unveils new coach Carlo Ancelotti - Grand Hyatt, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 26, 2025 New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Carlo Ancelotti was unveiled on Monday as the new coach of the Brazil national team, with the mission of pulling them back from a difficult period in order to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, as they seek to become six-time world champions.

The former Real Madrid coach will make his debut in the World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay in June and has already selected his first squad for those matches.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Athletic Bilbao fight back to beat Atalanta 3-2 and keep alive Champions League hopes
Soccer-Lopez double fires Barcelona to 4-2 comeback win at Slavia Prague
Soccer-Juventus clinch playoff place with 2-0 win over Benfica
Soccer-Chelsea's Caicedo scores to break stubborn Pafos defence
Soccer-Newcastle ease to 3-0 win over PSV to book knockout place
Soccer-Clinical Liverpool edge closer to last 16 with Marseille win
Soccer-Kane double carries 10-man Bayern past Union Saint-Gilloise and into knockout stage
Soccer-Kings League draws record audience numbers for global cup in Brazil
Soccer-Qarabag boost Champions League playoff hopes with late win over Frankfurt
Soccer-Llorente own-goal helps Galatasaray hold Atletico Madrid

Others Also Read