I Want To Win Sixth World Cup Trophy For Brazil – Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on winning the sixth World Cup trophy for Brazil ahead of the 2026 edition of the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Italian manager led the Selecao to the World Cup after a difficult qualifier which saw them finish fifth, just a place above the playoffs slot.

Ancelotti is Brazil’s first foreign coach in six decades, and he is hoping to win the World Cup in 2026.

He said: “My goal is to give my best for the Brazil national team, to try to get them to perform at their best and to win the World Cup,” he said.

“Of course, no foreign-born coach has ever won the World Cup but there is always a first time in life.”

Brazil recorded their best performance under Ancelotti in the 5-0 win over Korea last week with some fans describing the win as a return to “jogo bonito”.

Ancelotti said: “Brazilian players have the quality to play beautiful football but you have to think about what you mean by beautiful football,” he said.

“Brazilian players have individual quality but that is combined with teamwork and movement off the ball, and that’s very important in football.”

The former Real Madrid manager also provided an update on the future of Neymar, who has been in and out of the team due to injury and inconsistent performances for his club.

Ancelotti said: “If Neymar is in good condition then of course he can fit into the national team,” he said.

“If Neymar is fit then he can play in any team in the world.”

Ancelotti is Brazil’s fourth coach since Tite stepped down following the quarter-final loss to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.