Overview

• The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) confirmed Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as head coach, marking the first time Brazil's national team will be managed by a foreign coach.
• Ancelotti's contract extends through the 2026 World Cup, with his first matches set for June World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.
• Real Madrid's season will conclude on May 25, after which Ancelotti will officially assume his role with Brazil on May 26.
• Xabi Alonso, a former Real Madrid player and Bayer Leverkusen coach, is expected to succeed Ancelotti as Real Madrid's manager.
• Davide Ancelotti, Carlo's son and assistant at Real Madrid, is reportedly close to becoming the head coach of Glasgow Rangers for the 2025–26 season.