Brazil national coach Carlo Ancelotti is poised to extend his tenure with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) through the 2030 World Cup. The 66-year-old Italian, who took over the team last May ahead of the 2026 World Cup, has expressed a desire to manage Brazil for a full four-year World Cup cycle.
Speaking on Monday, Ancelotti said both he and the CBF “have no issues to extend the deal,” adding that the official extension could be announced either before or after the upcoming World Cup.
Ancelotti replaced Dorival JĂşnior following some inconsistent performances and quickly guided Brazil through South American qualifying, compiling 14 wins, 10 draws, and nine losses. The five-time Champions League-winning coach, formerly of AC Milan and Real Madrid, was at CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro to announce his latest squad for friendlies against France and Croatia.
With characteristic humor, Ancelotti noted that negotiating the contract extension before the World Cup would be “cheaper,” while waiting until afterward would be “more expensive.” He remains confident about finalizing the deal with the federation.
