Overview

• The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially announced Carlo Ancelotti as the new coach of Brazil's national team, starting May 26, 2025.
• Ancelotti becomes Brazil's first foreign head coach, taking over a team that has struggled with consistency since the 2022 World Cup.
• Xabi Alonso, who recently led Bayer Leverkusen to a domestic double in 2024, is expected to succeed Ancelotti at Real Madrid and manage the team during the Club World Cup starting June 15.
• Ancelotti’s early departure from Real Madrid follows a disappointing season, including a Champions League quarterfinal loss to Arsenal and a Copa del Rey defeat to Barcelona.
• The CBF emphasized Ancelotti’s appointment as a strategic move to rebuild Brazil’s dominance ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.