It’s official: Brazil confirm Carlo Ancelotti appointment | OneFootball

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Now it's for real!

The CBF has confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti will be the new coach of the Brazilian National Team.

The 65-year-old Italian will take over the position in time for the matches against Ecuador and Paraguay on June 5 and 10, for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

"Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to command Brazil is more than a strategic move. It's a statement to the world that we're determined to regain the top spot on the podium. He's the greatest coach in history and now he's in charge of the greatest team on the planet. Together, we'll write new glorious chapters in Brazilian football," said Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the entity.

Ancelotti's farewell to Real Madrid will be on the 24th of this month, a Saturday, with Vini Jr., Mbappé & Co. hosting Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu.

He had a contract for another season - until June 2026 -, but there was an agreement for the termination.

Xabi Alonso, who has already announced his departure from Bayer Leverkusen, is likely to be his replacement already in the Super Club World Cup.

Real Madrid still has a small chance of winning the La Liga title, since Barcelona has opened a seven-point gap with nine matches remaining.

The 2024/2025 Madrid season is likely to end with only the conquest of the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup against Pachuca.

Call-up without a coach

The names of the 23 called-up players for the matches against Ecuador and Paraguay need to be sent to FIFA by next Sunday (18).

The trend is that Rodrigo Caetano, director of national teams at CBF, and former defender Juan, current technical coordinator, will be responsible for choosing the athletes.

Ancelotti will make his debut as the coach of the National Team on the aforementioned June 5. The match will be against Ecuador at the Monumental de Guayaquil (without altitude). Then, on the 10th, the challenge will be against Paraguay at the Neo Química Arena.

The Brazilian National Team has 21 points, occupying the fourth position. Paraguay (21 and fewer wins) and Colombia (20) close the direct qualification zone for the 2026 World Cup.

Venezuela (15) is getting closer to the playoff spot.

Check the complete standings here.

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