"From the very first minute, I understood what football means to this country. For the past year, we have been working to lead the Brazilian national team back to the very top of the world stage. But the CBF (Brazil Football Federation) and I want more. More victories, more time, more work. We are very happy to announce that we will continue together for another four years. I want to thank the CBF for their trust."
"Ancelotti has had 10 games in charge of the South Americans, winning five, drawing two and losing three. Brazil will be aiming to win a sixth World Cup, and the country's first victory at the showpiece tournament since 2002, this summer. Ancelotti is expected to name his squad for the competition on 18 May, with Brazil starting their World Cup campaign against Morocco on 13 June. They will play Haiti and Scotland in their other Group C games."
"CBF president Samir Xaud said Ancelotti's new contract was a "historic day for the CBF and for Brazilian football" He added that it was "another firm step in our commitment to offering the five-time world champion national team an increasingly strong, modern and competitive structure" as "we work daily to keep Brazil at the highest level of world football"."
Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup. He was appointed in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid and has helped Brazil qualify for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In his remarks, he said he understood what football means in Brazil from the first minute and that the team has worked to return to the top of world football. He emphasized the desire for more victories, more time, and more work. Brazil has played 10 matches under him with five wins, two draws, and three losses. Brazil will name the World Cup squad on 18 May and begin Group C against Morocco on 13 June, also facing Haiti and Scotland. CBF president Samir Xaud called the contract a historic step toward building a stronger, modern, competitive structure for Brazil.
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