100 days to World Cup: Ancelotti on Brazil’s final preparations

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·3 March 2026

100 days to World Cup: Ancelotti on Brazil’s final preparations

The Brazilian National Team has started the 100-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup with rigorous planning. Coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized this Tuesday that the total focus is on a thorough analysis of the squad's condition.

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“We have to evaluate those who are playing and those who are injured. This is the moment for assessment,” said the coach, who will use the friendlies against France and Croatia – during the FIFA dates at the end of March – as final tests to close the squad list.

Aware of the expectations surrounding his leadership, the Italian did not hide his enthusiasm for the challenge. “It is a great motivation and responsibility. I am sure we will have a World Cup of a very high level,” assured Ancelotti.

World Cup Schedule

Brazil's path in the group stage is already set. The debut will take place on June 13 against Morocco, at 7:00 p.m. Next, the team faces Haiti on June 19, at 10:00 p.m., closing the first stage against Scotland on June 24, again at 7:00 p.m.

Despite a resume full of achievements, Ancelotti knows the pressure he will face leading one of the most traditional teams in the world. The National Team will have to overcome a 24-year title drought at the World Cup, as they have not won the tournament since 2002.

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