Ancelotti prepares Brazil for World Cup after dominant Panama win
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Carlo Ancelotti, recently appointed as Brazil's first foreign coach, successfully led the team to a 6-2 victory over Panama. This match, a key preparation ahead of the upcoming World Cup, featured goals from players including Vinicius Jr and Casemiro. Ancelotti, committed to overcoming initial skepticism regarding his appointment, has been actively learning Portuguese to connect better with the players and fans. Following this win, Brazil looks to end a 24-year wait for the World Cup title, needing strong performances to avoid a record six tournaments without victory.
- •Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 in a preparatory match.
- •Ancelotti is the first foreign coach for Brazil's national team.
- •He is taking regular Portuguese lessons to better engage with players.
- •Brazil last won the World Cup in 2002 and seeks to avoid a sixth tournament without a title.
- •Recent polling shows growing support for Ancelotti among Brazilian fans.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Overcoming resistance: Ancelotti's bid to revive Brazil
- 5:49 AMBBC Sport — Overcoming resistance - Ancelotti's bid to revive Brazil
"Carlo Ancelotti had to win over the Brazilian public and restore calm to chaos as he bids to return the country to World Cup glory.
"Carlo Ancelotti had to win over the Brazilian public and restore calm to chaos as he bids to return the country to World Cup glory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:49 AMOvercoming resistance: Ancelotti's bid to revive Brazil
Carlo Ancelotti had to win over the Brazilian public and restore calm to chaos as he bids to return the country to World Cup glory.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 5:49 AMOvercoming resistance - Ancelotti's bid to revive Brazil
Carlo Ancelotti had to win over the Brazilian public and restore calm to chaos as he bids to return the country to World Cup glory.
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