Carlo Ancelotti has signed a four-year contract extension to remain as Brazil coach until 2030.
Ancelotti took over as boss of the Selecao in May last year with Brazil at a low ebb following a 4-1 defeat to Argentina in 2026 World Cup qualifying that March.
After a 0-0 draw with Ecuador in his first game in charge, Ancelotti guided Brazil to wins over Paraguay and Chile that secured their place at this summer’s finals.
Brazil rounded off qualifying with a 1-0 defeat to Bolivia, and have been inconsistent in their friendly matches since, winning three while suffering defeats to Japan and France and being held to a draw by Tunisia.
But the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) have clearly seen enough to have faith in Ancelotti to lead them beyond this World Cup, with the Italian being handed the opportunity to coach the side at the 2030 tournament, which will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco with games also staged in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
In addition, Ancelotti will also have the chance to lead Brazil at the 2028 Copa America.
Ancelotti relishing long-term Brazil role
Having quickly developed an affinity for Brazil in his time in the job, Ancelotti is thrilled at the prospect of working with the Selecao on a long-term basis.
“I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the first minute, I understood what football means to this country,” Ancelotti said in the statement confirming the extension.
“For a year, we have been working to bring the Brazilian National Team back to the top of the world. But 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. Let’s go together until the 2030 World Cup. I want to thank CBF for the trust. Thank you, Brazil, for the warm welcome and for all the affection.
CBF president Samir Xaud added: “Today is a historic day for the CBF and for Brazilian football. Carlo Ancelotti’s renewal represents another firm step in our commitment to offer the world’s five-time champion team an increasingly strong, modern and competitive structure.
“We work daily to keep Brazil at the highest level of world football, while looking carefully at the development of other national teams, competitions organized by the CBF and the strengthening of clubs and federations throughout the country.”
Brazil’s pre-World Cup friendlies and group stage games
Brazil will play their final game in their homeland before leaving for North America on May 31 when they host Panama at the Maracana on May 31.
They will then take on Egypt in their last tune-up before the World Cup, with Ancelotti’s men facing Mohamed Salah and Co. in Cleveland on June 6.
Drawn in Group C, Brazil will face the following group stage fixtures:
- Brazil v Morocco – June 13, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Brazil v Haiti – June 19, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Scotland v Brazil – June 24, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
