Carlo Ancelotti Becomes Brazil's First Foreign Coach
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- Carlo Ancelotti became Brazil's first ever foreign coach, signing a contract in May 2025 to lead the national team at the World Cup.
- Carlo Ancelotti hired a Portuguese teacher and took four lessons a week, even scheduling lessons at 9 am Vancouver time to demonstrate his commitment to speaking Portuguese.
- Brazil defeated Panama 6‑2 in a warm‑up match before the World Cup, with goals from Rayan, Igor Thiago, Vinicius Jr, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, and Danilo.
- Neymar is injured and may miss Brazil's World Cup opener, according to recent reports.
- Walter Casagrande argued Brazil needed a manager bigger than the players, citing Ancelotti's record five Champions League titles and experience across Europe's top leagues.
Why it matters: Brazil's football federation gains a globally respected coach who can attract sponsors and boost player morale, while the team's failure to win would deepen a historic six‑edition drought and pressure sponsors.
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