Brazil Fires Coach Dorival Júnior After Record Loss to Argentina

The Brazilian Football Confederation dismissed Dorival following a historic 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat, with the team facing its worst campaign and speculation about high-profile replacements.

Dorival Júnior was dismissed as Brazil's head coach after a humiliating 4-1 loss to Argentina, their heaviest-ever World Cup qualifying defeat.
Brazil is currently in fourth place in the South American standings, just one point above the final direct qualifying spot for the 2026 World Cup.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has begun the search for a replacement, with Jorge Jesus and Carlo Ancelotti reportedly under consideration.
Dorival's tenure, marked by seven wins, seven draws, and two losses in 16 matches, failed to reverse Brazil's decline since their 2022 World Cup exit.
Brazil's struggles include unprecedented losses to teams like Colombia, Uruguay, Morocco, and Senegal, further tarnishing their football legacy.