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Carlo Ancelotti Begins Role as Brazil's National Football Team Coach

The Italian coach unveils his first squad, excluding Neymar, as Brazil looks to rebuild after recent challenges.

L'entraîneur Carlo Ancelotti avec le manager des équipes du Brésil Luiz Felipe Scolari, lors de sa présentation à Rio de Janeiro, le 26 mai 2025
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Le nouveau sélectionneur du Brésil Carlo Ancelotti, officiellement présenté à Rio de Janeiro, le 26 mai 2025

Overview

  • Carlo Ancelotti officially assumed his position as head coach of Brazil's national football team on May 26, 2025, becoming the first foreign coach in six decades to lead the team.
  • Ancelotti's first squad includes players like Casemiro, Marquinhos, Vinícius Junior, and Raphinha, but Neymar was notably left out despite his recent return to fitness.
  • Brazil is currently fourth in the World Cup qualifiers, trailing leader Argentina by 10 points, with upcoming matches against Ecuador and Paraguay on June 5 and 10, 2025.
  • Ancelotti's appointment follows the dismissal of Dorival Júnior in March 2025 after a 4-1 loss to Argentina, and comes during leadership changes at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
  • The coach has stated his primary objective is to lead Brazil to victory at the 2026 World Cup, aiming to restore the team's reputation after years of underperformance.