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Sporting News on MSNCarlo Ancelotti gives his verdict on Neymar's role in Brazil squad ahead of World Cup 2026Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear - if Neymar is fit, he will be central to Brazil's World Cup plans.The former Real Madrid boss, now a Brazil head coach, didn't hold back when asked about the forward's role in the team moving forward.
Carlo Ancelotti celebrates his birthday this Tuesday (10th) and received a special present in the form of a mosaic at the Neo Química Arena.The fans at the stadium prepared a message dedicated to
Brazil drew 0-0 with Ecuador in Ancelotti’s first game in charge but returned to winning ways on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Paraguay. Ancelotti was appointed as the new Brazil manager last month after leaving his role with Real Madrid.
More South American nations could qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Second-place Ecuador can do it by winning in Peru.
Brazil may be under new management with Carlo Ancelotti taking over, but that doesn't mean that some of the same problems don't remain following a 0-0 draw with Ecuador. Ancelotti shook up the squad as Casemiro returned to the Brazil starting XI,
Vinicus Junior got Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil era up and running by scoring the only goal against Paraguay to send the Seleção to a record-extending 23rd World Cup.
Cunha’s cameo against Ecuador was unconvincing but the 26-year-old was not alone in that regard as Brazil struggled to find their mojo. For the clash with Paraguay, Ancelotti decided to throw the Man Utd man into the starting lineup and the ex-Real Madrid manager was rewarded.
Brazil’s soccer confederation has announced that Davide Ancelotti has joined his father, Carlo Ancelotti, as an assistant coach for the five-time World Cup champions.
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr’s goal that aided Brazil to beat Paraguay 1-0 on June 11, 2025, has qualified the team for the 2026 World Cup.
Carlo Ancelotti gets a second chance at securing his first victory as Brazil's new manager when the Seleção takes on Paraguay.