Carlos Alberto Parreira hospitalized amid cancer treatment
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Carlos Alberto Parreira, the coach who led Brazil to victory in the 1994 World Cup, has been hospitalized as he continues his fight against Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The 83-year-old was admitted to the Samaritano Barra hospital, which has not released details about his condition or the timing of his treatment. Parreira, who also coached Brazil during the 2006 World Cup and won multiple titles with the national team, was first diagnosed with cancer in 2023. He has a notable history in international football, having guided several national teams in World Cup tournaments.
- •Parreira is currently hospitalized for cancer treatment.
- •He won the 1994 World Cup as Brazil's head coach.
- •Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2023.
- •Coached Brazil in 177 matches, achieving notable wins.
- •Formerly coached other national teams in World Cup competitions.
- 2:54 AMESPN Soccer — Brazil WCup-winning coach Parreira hospitalized
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Former Brazil coach Parreira admitted to hospital
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil's 1994 World Cup winning coach Parreira hospitalized amid cancer treatment
"World Cup-winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has been hospitalized in his fight against cancer, hospital Samaritano Barra said Wednesday. The 83-year-old Parreira, who oversaw Brazil's run to the 1994 World Cup title, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2023. The hospital said in a statement it won't provide details about Parreira's health or when the former Brazil coach arrived for treatment.
"Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira was admitted to the Samaritano hospital in Rio de Janeiro, the clinic said in a statement on Wednesday without giving further details. Parreira was diagnosed with with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023, a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.
"Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led Brazil to its fourth World Cup title in 1994, has been hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro for treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2023.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 18, 2026, 2:54 AMBrazil WCup-winning coach Parreira hospitalized
Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led Brazil to its fourth World Cup title in 1994, has been hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro for treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2023.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:56 AMFormer Brazil coach Parreira admitted to hospital
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira was admitted to the Samaritano hospital in Rio de Janeiro, the clinic said in a statement on Wednesday without giving further details. Parreira was diagnosed with with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023, a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 8:08 PMBrazil's 1994 World Cup winning coach Parreira hospitalized amid cancer treatment
World Cup-winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has been hospitalized in his fight against cancer, hospital Samaritano Barra said Wednesday. The 83-year-old Parreira, who oversaw Brazil's run to the 1994 World Cup title, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2023. The hospital said in a statement it won't provide details about Parreira's health or when the former Brazil coach arrived for treatment.
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