Carlo Ancelotti discussed his future with the Brazil national team beyond the 2026 World Cup as the legendary ex-Real Madrid boss revealed if he plans to stay as Selecao coach after the tournament is over. Ancelotti signed a one-year contract with CBF in the summer after leaving Los Blancos at the end of the 2024-25 La Liga campaign. He was replaced by Xabi Alonso at Santiago Bernabeu.
Ancelotti ready to extend his stay as Brazil boss
The Italian coach claimed that he would be willing to stay as Brazil manager beyond the 2026 World Cup if the CBF offered him an extension. In the summer, Ancelotti penned a one-year contract, which will run until the end of the Selecao's campaign in North America next year.
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Brazil footballers have accepted Ancelotti's leadership in the national team, with stars like Bruno Guimaraes and Luis Henrique publicly stating that the Italian's "fatherly approach" has won over the entire squad. So far, under Ancelotti's tutelage, the five-time world champions have played four matches, out of which they won against Paraguay and Chile, drew against Ecuador and lost to Bolivia.
What did Ancelotti say about his future?
Speaking to , the Italian coach said, "Yes, I wanted to coach the Brazilian national team (since 2023). Preparing for the World Cup for Brazil is something special. I signed a one-year contract. After the World Cup, everything is open. I think it was right at that time to sign a one-year contract. I have no problem if the CBF wants to continue. There's no problem. As I said, I'm very happy here, my family is happy too. We can think about it. We have time to talk about it, I have no problem continuing. It would be nice (to stay until 2030)."
AFPWhen is Brazil playing next?
Brazil are scheduled to face Asian giants South Korea and Japan in friendly matches during the international break next month.
