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·6 September 2026

Ancelotti watches Botafogo v Palmeiras before first Brazil call-up of 2030 cycle

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Carlo Ancelotti was at Nilton Santos to watch Botafogo v Palmeiras in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. The Brazil head coach will name his first squad of the 2030 World Cup cycle next Wednesday.

According to Globo.com, he arrived with Rodrigo Caetano, the CBF Executive General Coordinator, and Juan, the CBF Technical Coordinator. Ancelotti also spoke with the coaches of both teams, Abel Ferreira of Palmeiras and Bellão, Botafogo's interim.

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Source: Globo.com

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