Carlo Ancelotti, 67, will lead Brazil in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Morocco on June 15, 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
Ancelotti, who took over as Brazil head coach in 2025, signed a contract extension with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in May 2026, keeping him at the helm through the tournament. The extension was announced on May 14, 2026, exactly one month before Brazil's first group stage match.
Brazil are drawn in Group F alongside Morocco, Croatia, and New Zealand. The Seleção are seeking their sixth World Cup title, having last won in 2002.
Ancelotti's tenure has been marked by a blend of experienced veterans and young talents, with the team aiming to end a 24-year drought since their last World Cup triumph.
