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Alisson praises Ancelotti as Brazil prepares for World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:26 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Alisson praises Ancelotti as Brazil prepares for World Cup opener

Summary

Brazilian national team manager Carlo Ancelotti, lauded as a 'true winner' by goalkeeper Alisson Becker, prepares for his first World Cup match against Morocco on Saturday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ancelotti aims to secure Brazil's sixth World Cup title, following a quarter-final exit in 2022. The opening match features a formidable Morocco side, ranked seventh in the world, which advanced to the semi-finals last tournament. Brazil's Neymar is uncertain for the match due to a calf issue. Ancelotti’s experience is seen as key to navigating Brazil’s quest to reclaim the trophy.

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•Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup debut as Brazil's manager occurs on June 17.
•Alisson emphasizes Ancelotti's winning mentality and enthusiasm.
•Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the last World Cup.
•Neymar's participation is uncertain due to injury concerns.
•Morocco reached the last four in the previous tournament.

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2:26 PMYahoo Sports — 'True winner' Ancelotti brings joy to Alisson and Brazil

What they're saying

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has hailed Carlo Ancelotti as a “true winner” ahead of Brazil’s bid to win the World Cup for a record-extending sixth time. Ancelotti, 67, will take charge of his first World Cup game when Brazil open their Group C campaign against Morocco at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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