CARLO ANCELOTTI has signed a new contract as Brazil boss just weeks before the World Cup.
The Italian, 66, will now stay in charge through to 2030.
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Carlo Ancelotti was unveiled as Brazil boss in May 2025 Credit: AFP
Ancelotti, 66, has extended his deal to 2030 Credit: AP
Ancelotti succeeded Dorival Junior as Brazil manager in May 2025.
The five-time Champions League-winner has since taken charge of 10 matches; winning five, drawing two and losing three.
Upon penning his new deal, Ancelotti said: “I arrived in Brazil a year ago.
“From the first minute, I understood what football means to this country.
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“For a year, we have been working to bring the Brazilian national team back to the top of the world.
“But the CBF and I want more. More victories, more time, more work. We are very happy to announce that we will continue together for another four years.
“We will go together until the 2030 World Cup. I want to thank the CBF for their trust.
“Thank you, Brazil, for the warm welcome and for all the affection.”
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Ancelotti’s Brazil record
06/06/2025: Ecuador 0 Brazil 0
11/06/2025: Brazil 1 Paraguay 0
05/09/2025: Brazil 3 Chile 0
10/09/2025: Bolivia 1 Brazil 0
10/10/2025: South Korea 0 Brazil 5
14/10/2025: Japan 3 Brazil 2
15/11/2025: Brazil 2 Senegal 0
18/11/2025: Brazil 1 Tunisia 1
26/03/2026: Brazil 1 France 2
01/04/2026: Brazil 3 Croatia 1
Ancelotti oversaw the final four games of Brazil’s qualifying campaign, guiding his team to a 0-0 draw in Ecuador, wins over Paraguay and Chile, and a 1-0 defeat in Bolivia.
Brazil have since had some friendly disappointments, losing to Japan and France, and drawing 1-1 with Tunisia.
Ancelotti is aiming to guide the South Americans to a record-extending sixth World Cup title.
The Selecao have been drawn in Group C alongside Scotland, Morocco and Haiti this summer.
Ancelotti will not be able to call upon Chelsea wonderkid Estevao.
The teenager is set to miss out due to a hamstring injury sustained last month.
