Ancelotti agrees to coach Brazil at 2026 World Cup

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has secured a deal to take charge of Brazil’s national team for the 2026 World Cup.

It is widely anticipated that Ancelotti will depart from the LaLiga champions at the end of this season.

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that he has already arranged for his next position.

Romano wrote on X on Monday: “BREAKING: Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil have reached an agreement in principle for the Italian to become Seleção head coach for the World Cup 2026.

“Deal valid from June, NOT after Club World Cup.

“Real Madrid and Ancelotti would part ways nicely with formal steps needed next.

“Brazilian Federation expect Carlo Ancelotti to be on the touchline already on the first week of June representing the Seleção.

“It’s always been a key condition for Brazil: sign before the FIFA Club World Cup, not an option to wait until July.

“Formal steps to follow now.”