Ancelotti: "I'm loving it, we aim to win the 2026 World Cup" | OneFootball

Less than a year before the start of the 2026 World Cup organized by FIFA in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Brazil's head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, spoke about his new adventure and the ambitions of the Seleção.

Brazil, Ancelotti energizes the green and yellow: “I’m having fun, we want to win the 2026 World Cup”

In an interview with FIFA's official channels, the former coach of Milan and Real Madrid expressed enthusiasm and confidence in the journey of the Brazilian national team: “The responsibility for me and the players is clear: we want to bring Brazil back to the top of the world after 24 years. I’m having a lot of fun and feel perfectly integrated, thanks to the welcome from the Federation and the players. So far, everything is going well: we are qualified and have time to prepare in the best way.”

An ambitious goal for the coach from Emilia, who aims to win the sixth world title in Brazil's history, after the last triumph in 2002.

“Coaching Brazil was a dream: I seized a unique opportunity”

Ancelotti then explained what drove him to accept the bench of the most titled national team in the world: “Coaching Brazil is an honor and a great opportunity. It is the most successful team in history, with the most World Cups won. When I was offered this opportunity, I had no doubts: it was an experience to live. I also have to thank Real Madrid, which allowed me to embark on this new adventure.”

The coach recounted how the Brazilian mentality, made of talent, joy, and passion for football, won him over: “I like working with players who live football with joy and freedom. It’s a different culture, but incredibly stimulating.”

Towards the December 5 draw: “Ready for anything, the important thing is to be there”

In view of the World Cup group draw, scheduled for December 5, 2025, Ancelotti emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and calm: “Whatever group we get, we will be happy. The important thing was to be there. Now we have to think about preparation: we will choose a training base and plan every detail to be ready for the debut.”

Brazil, already widely qualified, aims for meticulous preparation, alternating technical training camps and high-level friendlies to consolidate the group.

Vancouver in Ancelotti’s heart: “A beautiful city, I hope to play there”

A personal curiosity ties Carlo Ancelotti to Canada, one of the three host countries of the tournament. The head coach shared his connection with Vancouver, the hometown of his wife Mariann: “Vancouver is a wonderful city, I would love for Brazil to play there. It is one of the World Cup venues, with seven matches scheduled. There is great enthusiasm throughout the country and a true passion for sports. Ice hockey is very popular, but football is growing rapidly. Canada has a good team, with an excellent coach.”

According to Ancelotti, the tournament will be among the most balanced and spectacular in recent years: “There are many strong national teams and extraordinary players. It will be a fun and very competitive World Cup.”

Ancelotti’s Brazil: enthusiasm, experience, and ambition

Ancelotti’s Brazil combines tradition and modernity: offensive talent, tactical discipline, and expert management aiming to bring the Seleção back among the great protagonists of world football.

With stars like Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo, Alisson, and Marquinhos, the green and yellow group is among the favorites to win the title. But, as always, the field will decide.

Meanwhile, Ancelotti does not hide the dream: “We want to win the World Cup. Brazil must always think big.”

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