Carlo Ancelotti has committed his future to the Brazilian national team by signing a contract extension that will keep him in charge until the 2030 World Cup. The Italian manager took over the Selecao after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2024-25 season and has guided them to this summer's finals in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Qualifying Campaign and World Cup Draw
Despite suffering six defeats during the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign, Ancelotti secured a fifth-place finish for Brazil. The team has been drawn into Group C alongside Scotland, Morocco, and Haiti. Ancelotti is aiming to lead the South American nation to their first World Cup triumph since 2002.
Ancelotti's Statement
Speaking on the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) website, Ancelotti expressed his dedication: "I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the first minute, I understood what football means to this country. For a year, we have been working to bring the Brazilian national team back to the top of the world, but the CBF and I want more: more victories, more time, more work. We are very happy to announce that we will continue together for another four years. We will go together until the 2030 World Cup. I want to thank the CBF for their trust. Thank you, Brazil, for the warm welcome and for all the affection."
Brazil's World Cup History
Brazil have won the World Cup on five occasions, making them the most successful nation in the tournament's history. However, it has been almost 24 years since their last triumph. They have been eliminated at the quarter-final stage in the last two World Cups, losing to Belgium in 2018 before being knocked out on penalties by Croatia in 2022. Brazil did reach the semi-finals of their home World Cup in 2014, but suffered a humiliating 7-1 defeat to eventual champions Germany.
