Ancelotti backs Brazil for 2026 World Cup glory

Carlo Ancelotti expresses strong confidence in Brazil’s ability to succeed at the 2026 World Cup in North America. This optimism comes despite the five-time champions’ underwhelming qualifying campaign, where they finished fifth in South America, and their prolonged drought since their last title in 2002.

Ancelotti, leading a national side for the first time, views the role as a “fantastic experience” with the clear goal “to be competitive at the World Cup and to try and win it.” Opta’s supercomputer currently gives Brazil a 5.6% chance of winning, placing them behind six other contenders.