Brazil extends Carlo Ancelotti's contract to 2030 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti extends contract with the Brazilian National Team until the 2030 World Cup (Instagram/@brasil).

JAKARTA - Carlo Ancelotti has renewed his contract as coach of the Brazilian National Team (Timnas) for another four years until the 2030 World Cup.

The 66-year-old Italian, who took over the post in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid, has hinted that a contract extension is likely and confirmed the deal in a video published by the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) on Thursday, May 14, 2026, local time.

This announcement comes shortly before Ancelotti announces the Brazilian squad for the 2026 World Cup on Monday, May 11, 2026.

"I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the first minute, I understood what football means to this country. For a year, we have been working to bring the Brazilian National Team back to the top of the world."

"However, the CBF and I want more - more victories, more time, more hard work. We are very happy to announce that we will continue together for another four years. We will be together until the 2030 World Cup."

"I want to thank the CBF for their trust. Thank you, Brazil, for the warm welcome and all the affection you have given," Ancelotti said on the CBF official website.

CBF president Samir Xaud said the decision to retain Ancelotti was a historic day for Brazilian football.

"The extension of Carlo Ancelotti's contract is another decisive step in our commitment to offer the Brazilian national team, five-time world champions, an increasingly strong, modern and competitive structure," he said.

The former Chelsea, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain coach has had a difficult time in Brazil so far, with many players injured and doubts over whether his team can be a serious contender for the title at the 2026 World Cup.

Under Ancelotti, Brazil have won five, drawn three and lost two of their 10 games.

Ancelotti replaced Dorival Junior last year after a few less than satisfactory performances and had to rush to complete the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the South American Zone (Conmebol).

Brazil are in Group C, along with Scotland, Morocco and Haiti, at the 2026 World Cup, where Ancelotti is attempting to guide them to their first World Cup success since 2002.