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Carlo Ancelotti earns highest salary among World Cup coaches at €10 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:42 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti earns highest salary among World Cup coaches at €10 million
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Carlo Ancelotti has been reported as the highest-paid manager at the 2026 World Cup, with Brazil paying him €10 million annually. The list, released on June 19, ranks Ancelotti above Germany's Julian Nagelsmann (€7 million), U.S. boss Mauricio Pochettino (€6 million), and England manager Thomas Tuchel (€5.8 million). The figures reflect annual salaries rather than confirmed disclosures. This ranking underscores the substantial investments national federations are making in experienced coaches for the tournament. The salaries highlight Brazil's commitment to securing top talent, having hired Ancelotti after an illustrious club career.

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  • •Ancelotti leads with a reported salary of €10 million per year
  • •Nagelsmann follows at €7 million with Germany
  • •Pochettino earns €6 million with the United States
  • •Tuchel makes €5.8 million as England's manager
  • •Brazil is the highest-paying federation in this context
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  • 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Carlo Ancelotti tops highest-paid World Cup coaches list ahead of Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino
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Carlo Ancelotti is listed as the highest-paid manager at the 2026 World Cup, with Brazil reportedly paying the Italian €10 million a year. The figures, which circulated on 19 June 2026, put Ancelotti ahead of Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann, United States boss Mauricio Pochettino and England manager Thomas Tuchel.

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