Did You Know? Carlo Ancelotti is the New Coach of the Brazilian National Team
Brazil – May 14, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Carlo Ancelotti is the new coach of the Brazilian national football team. The announcement was made by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Monday morning. Without a coach since Dorival Júnior’s departure in March, the team will face Ecuador and Paraguay in the upcoming FIFA international window in June.
The CBF confirmed that Ancelotti will coach Brazil until the end of the 2026 World Cup and will take over in time for the next international matches.
“Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil is more than a strategic move. It’s a statement to the world that we are determined to reclaim the top of the podium. He is the greatest coach in history and is now leading the greatest national team on the planet. Together, we will write glorious new chapters in Brazilian football,” said CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues.
Brazil’s next match will be on June 5 against Ecuador, as part of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Brazil is currently in fourth place with 21 points, while Ecuador is in second with 23.
Then, on June 10 at 9:45 p.m., Brazil will face Paraguay at the Neo Química Arena. Paraguay is in fifth place, tied with Brazil on 21 points.
Ancelotti will meet with Rodrigo Caetano, General Coordinator of the Men’s National Teams, and Juan, Technical Coordinator, to finalize the extended squad list for the matches against Ecuador and Paraguay. The Italian manager will officially begin working with the CBF on May 26.
A Winning Résumé
Now 65 years old, Carlo Ancelotti has coached the following clubs: Reggiana, Parma, Juventus, Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid.
He has won five UEFA Champions League titles —more than any other coach— with two at AC Milan and three at Real Madrid. Since returning to Madrid in 2021, he has won two Champions Leagues, two LaLiga titles, two UEFA Super Cups, two Spanish Super Cups, one Club World Cup, one Intercontinental Cup, and one Copa del Rey.
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