The news that paralyzed Rio de Janeiro and the soccer world! This Thursday, the CBF dropped the bombshell: Carlo Ancelotti is not going anywhere. The Italian coach, who arrived in May 2025 to rescue Brazilian pride, has signed a contract extension that ties him to the five-time world champion team until the 2030 World Cup.
Just four days away from revealing the official list of players for the 2026 World Cup, Brazil is sending a message of stability and power. “The CBF and I want more,” declared a smiling “Carletto” in a video that has already gone viral. For the former Real Madrid coach, this year on South American soil has been enough to understand that soccer in Brazil is not a sport, it is a religion.
Carlo Ancelotti renews contract with Brazil
Brazil 🤝 Carlo Ancelotti até 2030!
Brazil is still under the command of one of the greatest climbers in history!
Commitment, continuity and confidence to take the Brazilian National Team even further.
The journey continues. So does our dream.Saiba mais em https://t.co/pkHuBcm04I pic.twitter.com/DZdRZofPpN
– brasil (@CBF_Futebol) May 14, 2026
Although one year seems short, Ancelotti’s balance sheet has convinced the most demanding. In his first ten games, the Italian has achieved:
5 wins, 2 ties and 3 losses.
18 goals scored, bringing back that offensive style that the Torcida missed so much.
A united dressing room that blindly supports his management.
A long-term project
“NEYMAR HAS IMPROVED A LOT, HE PLAYS CONTINUOUSLY” 💬
⚽ Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the Brazilian’s moment at Santos and his chances of being called up for the #WorldCupOnDSPORTS. #DSPORTSNewsLite pic.twitter.com/2rvDK9VY97
– DSPORTS (@DSports) May 13, 2026
Originally, Ancelotti’s contract ended at the end of the World Cup that is about to begin in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
However, negotiations that began late last year came to a successful conclusion today, ensuring that the process will not be cut short no matter what happens this summer.
Brazil is betting on the wisdom of “Cejas” to lead the generational transition into the next decade.
The renovation not only calms the waters in the CBF, but also makes their rivals tremble.
Having Ancelotti focused at 100% and with the security of his position is perhaps the biggest reinforcement Brazil could get before the kick-off next month.
Do you think Ancelotti is the right man to lead Brazil to its sixth star in 2026 or 2030, or should they have waited to see the results of this World Cup?
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