Ancelotti Extends Brazil Deal to 2030 World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed that head coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with the Seleção for a further four years, through to the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Italian, in charge since May 2025, has gone five wins, two draws and three losses across his first ten matches.
T he Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed that head coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with the Seleção for a further four years, through to the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Italian was appointed in May 2025 as the first non-Brazilian to lead the senior men's side in the modern era, and the extension locks him in through the cycle that follows next month's tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Ancelotti speaks on the renewal
"I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the first minute, I understood what football means to this country," Ancelotti said in a statement. "For a year, we have been working to bring the Brazilian National Team back to the top of the world. But the CBF and I want more. More victories, more time, more work."
"We are very happy to announce that we will continue together for another four years. We will go together until the 2030 World Cup. I want to thank the CBF for their trust. Thank you, Brazil, for the warm welcome and for all the affection."
CBF frames the extension as a structural step
CBF president Samir Xaud framed the extension as part of a broader structural commitment. "The renewal of Carlo Ancelotti's contract represents another firm step in our commitment to offering the five-time world champion national team an increasingly strong, modern and competitive structure," Xaud said. "We work daily to keep Brazil at the highest level of world football, while also paying close attention to the development of other national teams, the competitions organized by the CBF, and the strengthening of clubs and federations throughout the country."
Five wins, two draws and three losses so far
Ancelotti has now taken charge of ten matches as Brazil head coach, with a return of five wins, two draws and three losses. The record covers the closing stretch of South American qualifying and a March friendly programme designed to lock in his tournament squad. The 2026 World Cup, where Brazil are chasing a sixth title, opens on June 11 in Mexico City; Ancelotti's extension means the cycle after that, ending in the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco with three opening matches in South America, is also covered.