The 2026 World Cup would not be the end of Carlo Ancelotti’s journey as head coach of the Brazilian National Team. At least, that’s what Rodrigo Caetano, coordinator of the men’s national teams at the CBF, assures.

The official believes that the Italian coach would like to remain in the position with an eye on the 2030 World Cup. In addition to not focusing solely on the National Team, he also aims to contribute to structural improvements in Brazilian football in various ways.

This desire was not affected by the statements made by Oswaldo de Oliveira and Emerson Leão during an event on the 4th. 

Ancelotti reportedly understood that these were merely personal opinions from the former coaches.

“I can assure you that, at no time, did he feel affected (by the statements), because he understood that the opinion of two professionals is just their opinion. Of course, they were totally inappropriate (…) He also knows that it’s not the opinion of the majority, because both he and I received numerous messages, phone calls, and comments about exactly this (…) So I think he managed to separate it, he’s experienced, he’s very happy living in Brazil, he’s happy.,” said Caetano in an interview with ge. 

The coordinator believes that Ancelotti would sign a new contract with the CBF for the possibility, for example, of further developing his work:

“Even though he came here with a contract and a mission until the World Cup, I am absolutely certain that he would very much like to stay for the new cycle, I have no doubt about it. And I think, in my personal opinion as well, that this would certainly give him a much greater opportunity to develop his work, because he will complete a year at the 2026 World Cup.”

The Brazilian National Team will play friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia on the 15th and 18th, respectively.

The first match will be played at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal’s home ground, with kickoff at 1pm (Brasília time). 

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