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Brazil Extends Carlo Ancelotti as National Team Coach Through 2030

The early renewal signals long-term backing ahead of the expanded 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • Brazil’s football federation, which announced the deal Thursday, confirmed Ancelotti’s contract now runs to 2030 less than a month before the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
  • Ancelotti said he understands what football means to Brazil and vowed to lead the team through the 2030 cycle.
  • CBF president Samir Xaud called the renewal a historic day and framed it as part of building a stronger, more modern setup.
  • Ancelotti will reveal Brazil’s final World Cup squad on May 18 in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Since taking over in May 2025, he has a 5-2-3 record and now prepares for Group C games against Morocco, Scotland and Haiti.