Brazil Names Carlo Ancelotti as First Foreign Coach for 2026 World Cup

Brazil will compete at the 2026 World Cup under Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, the first foreign coach to lead the national team at the tournament. Ancelotti was appointed in summer 2025. Brazil last won the World Cup in 2002 and has been eliminated in the quarterfinals in 2018 and 2022.

Jersey history Brazil adopted its current green and gold jersey after losing the 1950 World Cup final to Uruguay at the Maracana. The new colors were selected through a 1953 design contest won by Aldyr Garcia Schlee. The team wore white and blue until the 1950 final. It returned to those colors only for a 2004 friendly and the 2019 Copa America.

Squad selection Ancelotti included Neymar in the roster despite limited appearances in the past two years due to injury. Neymar rejoined Santos after leaving Al Hilal. Veterans named to the squad include goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson, defenders Danilo and Marquinhos, and midfielder Casemiro.

, winger Raphinha, and midfielder Lucas Paqueta were also selected. Young forwards Joao Pedro and Estevao were left out. Endrick remains in the squad. Brazil opens group play against Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.