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Carlo Ancelotti Prepares for Brazil Debut as Neymar Returns in Leaked Squad List

Ancelotti, set to become Brazil's first foreign head coach on May 26, faces early challenges with World Cup qualifiers in June and Neymar's anticipated return.

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Soccer Football - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti Press Conference - Ciudad Real Madrid, Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain - May 13, 2025 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti during a press conference REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo
Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2025 - Final Draw - Swiss Tech Convention Centre, Lausanne, Switzerland - December 16, 2024 Raphael Varane before the draw REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Overview

  • Carlo Ancelotti will officially begin his tenure as Brazil's head coach on May 26, following his departure from Real Madrid after their final La Liga match on May 25.
  • A leaked preliminary 50-player squad list includes Neymar, marking his return after missing March qualifiers due to injury, with the final 23-player roster to be announced on May 26.
  • Brazil is currently fourth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, with Ancelotti's first matches scheduled against Ecuador on June 6 and Paraguay on June 11.
  • Former players like Raphael Varane and Kaká have expressed confidence in Ancelotti's ability to elevate Brazil's performance and manage the unique demands of international football.
  • Ancelotti's appointment breaks a century-long tradition of Brazilian coaches, as he takes on a 14-month contract through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with an option to extend.