Ancelotti's new chapter with Brazil: Winning the 2026 World Cup

On May 27, coach Ancelotti officially debuted as the Brazilian national team manager and announced the list of 25 players preparing to compete in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June, at the same time Real Madrid also began the new reign of Xabi Alonso.

Coach Ancelotti and the ambition to win the 2026 World Cup

"I know quite well what Brazilian fans expect from me: to do a good job and help the Selecao win the 2026 World Cup. But the important thing is to have the support and help of everyone. This is also my ambition," Coach Ancelotti expressed on the day of his debut leading the Brazilian team.

Coach Ancelotti debuted for the Brazilian national team with the number 26 shirt, also hinting at the goal of winning the 2026 World Cup.

Photo: Reuters

This launch also had the appearance of the famous former coach, Mr. Luiz Felipe Scolari, who helped Selecao win the 2002 World Cup, which was also the last time this famous "yellow-green" team won the world championship for the 5th time until now.

Scolari handed Ancelotti the iconic Brazil shirt from the 2002 World Cup victory as a wish of good luck and hope the 65-year-old Italian will help his team regain glory at the upcoming World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada next summer.

"I have always had a special connection with Brazil. I have coached many Brazilian players in the past such as Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Pato, Kaka, Douglas Costa, Marcelo... I also cannot forget the recent ones like Militao, Rodrygo, Endrick, Vinicius.

This connection with Brazil started very early in my career. Therefore, I think I will not encounter any significant obstacles with this new challenge in my career," coach Ancelotti emphasized and stated the reason why he chose to lead the Brazilian team, after being given the opportunity to negotiate by Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, the new President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Mr. Samir Xaud, declared: "We are making history. The CBF has invited one of the best coaches in the world." The goal set by the CBF and Coach Ancelotti is also committed to, which is to aim for the 2026 World Cup championship.

Brazil squad list to start in Ancelotti's new reign

Photo: CBF/X

In this journey, coach Ancelotti has a direction, including the return of star Neymar. But for now, he decided to eliminate this striker in the upcoming competition because he has not fully recovered from injury.

"I spoke with Neymar, and we agreed that he would not return to the national team this time. He has just returned to play and needs more time to recover 100%. I trust Neymar, I trust him, we want him to go to the World Cup in the best condition," said coach Ancelotti. He also announced that other players such as Joelinton, Rodrygo, Ederson, Militao or Endrick were not called up because they were injured.

The list of the Brazilian team about to play 2 matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America against Ecuador (at 6:00 a.m. on June 6, home) and Paraguay (away, 7:45 a.m. on June 11), both Vietnam time, under the new reign of coach Ancelotti, there is a notable return of striker Antony (played impressively when he joined Real Betis) and veteran midfielder Casemiro.

Other prominent stars of the Selecao are also named, such as goalkeeper Alisson, defender Marquinhos, midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, or strikers Raphinha, Cunha and Vinicius.

In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America, the Brazilian team is ranked 4th with 21 points after 14 matches. In the most recent match, they lost to rival Argentina with a score of 1-4. Therefore, coach Ancelotti is also under pressure to help Selecao find victory immediately to start a new journey.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chuong-moi-cua-hlv-ancelotti-o-doi-tuyen-brazil-vo-dich-world-cup-2026-185250527113548764.htm