Carlo Ancelotti has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Brazil national football team and will assume his duties on May 26, following his final match in charge of Real Madrid against Real Sociedad in La Liga.
The 65-year-old Italian becomes the first foreign coach in the history of Brazil’s men’s national team. According to sports journalist David Ornstein, all agreements have been finalized and contracts signed.
Ancelotti, who had one year remaining on his contract with Real Madrid, reached an agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) following cordial negotiations led by Diego Fernandes on behalf of the CBF.
Regarded as one of the most successful managers in football history, Ancelotti will take over Brazil’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, with the objective of securing a record-extending sixth title at the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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