Carlo Ancelotti takes charge of Brazil as coach for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as Brazil's head coach ahead of the World Cup. Renowned for his success in club football, Ancelotti aims to revitalize a seasoned squad seeking its sixth World Cup title. While he has significant experience with top Brazilian players, questions remain about the team's overall balance and younger talent. The squad features 11 players in their thirties, raising concerns about age and depth as preparations continue for their opening match.
- •Ancelotti is Brazil's first foreign manager in six decades.
- •The squad has 11 players in their thirties, raising age concerns.
- •Ancelotti's experience includes managing many top Brazilian players.
- •Brazil faces challenges with squad balance and lack of younger talent.
- •Neymar's return could signal a shift in team dynamics.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil are a perfect fit but it may not solve their biggest issue
"While Ancelotti appears to be the right man to get the best out of a seasoned Brazil squad, its wider deficiencies may be too much to overcome as the Selecao search for a sixth star
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