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Ancelotti confident Brazil can compete at World Cup despite challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:38 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Ancelotti confident Brazil can compete at World Cup despite challenges

Summary

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti stated on June 12 that his team is ready to compete as they prepare for their World Cup opener against Morocco. Ancelotti emphasized the team's quality and experience, believing they can challenge the best in the tournament. Brazil arrives with questions surrounding their performance after a difficult qualifying campaign, finishing fifth and missing injured forwards Rodrygo and Estevao. Neymar will also miss the first match due to a calf injury. Ancelotti noted the importance of Neymar's experience for the younger players, and he assured that preparations for a 'balanced' World Cup are in place.

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By the Numbers

•Brazil opens World Cup against Morocco on June 13.
•Ancelotti believes in his team's ability despite past challenges.
•Neymar and other forwards unavailable for the opening match.
•Brazil finished fifth in qualifying, raising concerns about their form.
•Ancelotti highlights the mix of experience and youth in his squad.

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9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti warns Brazil can compete with anyone at World Cup

What they're saying

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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that the five-time World Cup winners have a team capable of competing with the very best, as they bid to end a 24-year wait for another global crown."We have a team that can compete with every team in the world, we're convinced of that.
— Yahoo Sports

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