Carlo Ancelotti signs Brazil contract extension until 2030 World Cup
Carlo Ancelotti has signed a four-year contract extension to remain as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup, shortly before leading the nation at this summer’s tournament.
The Italian took charge of the Selecao after departing Real Madrid at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
Despite enduring six defeats during a turbulent South American qualifying campaign, the former Chelsea and Everton boss successfully secured a fifth-place finish.
That qualification ensures their presence at the upcoming finals across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Aiming for a historic sixth triumph
Brazil have been drawn into Group C for the global showpiece, where they will face Scotland, Morocco and Haiti.
The five-time champions are desperate to end a lengthy drought, having not lifted international football’s most prestigious trophy since 2002.
Speaking to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) website, the veteran coach expressed his deep commitment to the role.
“I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the first minute, I understood what football means to this country.”
“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.”
Overcoming recent tournament struggles
While the South American giants remain the most successful nation in World Cup history, recent campaigns have ended in bitter disappointment.
They suffered back-to-back quarter-final eliminations, falling to Belgium in 2018 before an agonising penalty shootout defeat against Croatia four years later.
Their last semi-final appearance came on home soil in 2014, which culminated in a humiliating 7-1 thrashing by eventual champions Germany.