Dorival Junior Appointed as New Coach of Brazil's National Soccer Team

Junior's First Task Will Be the Summer's Copa America, with Brazil Currently Sixth in the South American World Cup Qualifiers

Dorival Junior has been appointed as the new coach of Brazil's national soccer team, replacing Fernando Diniz.
Dorival's first task will be the summer's Copa America, with Brazil currently sixth in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
Dorival has acknowledged the need for Brazil to learn to play without their injured star player, Neymar, who is not expected to be fit until August.
Dorival has signed a contract with the Brazil Football Confederation through the 2026 World Cup.
Dorival's first game in charge will be an international friendly against England on March 23.