Brazil has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16. Following the early exit, speculation arose about the future of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti. However, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that it retains full confidence in Ancelotti and intends to keep him in charge until the 2030 World Cup, as originally planned.

CBF executive director Rodrigo Caetano stated that there is no plan to dismiss the coach in haste, emphasizing that Ancelotti was appointed as part of a long-term project. After concluding his tenure at Real Madrid in 2025, Ancelotti took over Brazil’s national team late in the qualifying campaign. Although the team showed gradual improvement during the tournament, it faltered in its first major knockout test against Norway.

Despite the disappointment, CBF aims to focus on rebuilding the team in a calm environment. Caetano praised the squad’s effort and progress under Ancelotti over the past 38 days, while the coach himself vowed to start anew and continue pursuing success with Brazil.