Manager says he’s ready to bring Brazil “back to the top of the world”
Carlo Ancelotti has signed a new four-year contract as coach of Brazil, keeping him in charge through to the 2030 World Cup, as confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday.
The 66-year-old took over the national team after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2024-25 season and guided Brazil to qualification for this summer’s World Cup, although he faced a difficult qualifying campaign in which the team suffered six defeats and finished fifth.
Brazil have been placed in Group C at the World Cup alongside Scotland, Morocco and Haiti as they aim to win the tournament for the first time since 2002. Ancelotti is eager to replicate his club successes on the international stage with the most storied national side in the world.
“I arrived in Brazil a year ago,” Ancelotti said. “From the first minute, I understood what football means to this country. For a year, we have been working to bring the Brazilian national team back to the top of the world, but the 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. We will go together until the 2030 World Cup.
“I want to thank the CBF for their trust. Thank you, Brazil, for the warm welcome and for all the affection.”
CBF president Samir Xaud described the agreement as “a historic day” for Brazilian football.
Xaud said: “The renewal of Carlo Ancelotti’s contract represents another firm step in our commitment to offering the five-time world champion national team an increasingly strong, modern and competitive structure.”
