By KBC Associate 
Carlo Ancelotti was called ‘the greatest coach in history’ after agreeing to leave Real Madrid and steer Brazil through the 2026 World Cup.
Ancelotti, 65, will take charge on 25 May after the end of Real’s league season and is expected to name his first squad just 24 hours later.
His first matches are World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay in June.
A maior Seleção da história do futebol agora será liderada pelo técnico mais vitorioso do mundo. Carlo Ancelotti, sinônimo de conquistas históricas, foi anunciado nesta segunda-feira (12) pelo presidente da CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, como o novo técnico da Seleção Brasileira. Ele… pic.twitter.com/grw3Rb1BmL
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) May 12, 2025
“Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to coach Brazil is more than a strategic movement. It is a statement to the world that we are determined to recover the top of the podium,” CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues said.
“He is the greatest coach in history and, now, he will be with the greatest national team on the planet. Together, we will write new glorious chapters of Brazilian soccer.”
The CBF added that “Ancelotti starts his mission this week” in meetings with coordinator-general Rodrigo Caetano and former defender Juan, the confederation technical coordinator, so he can pick his squad.
Brazil are in fourth place in South American qualifying for the World Cup.
Ancelotti moves into international management after winning titles in Italy, England, Spain, France and Germany.
He led Milan to the Champions League trophy in 2003 and 2007 and added three more titles with Real Madrid in 2014, 2022 and last year.