Ancelotti ‘very clear’ about what ‘anxious’ Brazil must improve after 1-1 draw vs. Morocco | OneFootball

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti examines Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco in their 2026 World Cup debut: ‘The team was anxious, gave the ball away, and lacked balance on the field,’ but the result ‘is not bad.’

Vinicius Junior cancelled out Ismael Saibari’s opener in the first half, setting the result at 1-1 at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

Ancelotti comments on Brazil 1-1 Morocco

Italy legend Ancelotti, who made their coaching debut at the World Cup with Brazil, said at full-time: “The match, especially in the first half, was difficult. The team was anxious, gave the ball away, and lacked balance on the field. The second half was much better.

epa12137404 Italian Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference where he was presented as new head coach of men’s Brazilian national soccer team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 26 May 2025. EPA-EFE/Antonio Lacerda

“The team will improve in the next match. The team had problems in the first half. Too many balls were lost. We have to improve in that aspect. We cannot lose confidence.”

Ancelotti already gained World Cup experience in 1994, when he served as Arrigo Sacchi’s assistant to the Italy national team.

“In a first World Cup match, anything can happen. The team was never going to be perfect in the first game. The result is not bad, but we will fight in the second half,” Ancelotti added.

“The team fought until the last minute, and I am very clear about what we have to improve. What we did well in the two friendlies did not come off well in the first half. We have to keep working to have a more balanced team and be more aggressive up front.”

Brazil’s next game is against Haiti on June 20, while their third and final group-stage game against Scotland is scheduled for June 25.