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.