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The Brazilian Football Confederation may stop trying to hire Carlo Ancelotti. This puts pressure on Real Madrid as Brazil decides on its next head coach. With a decision soon, Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus is the top choice if Ancelotti’s deal fails.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Brazil wanted Carlo Ancelotti as head coach for the 2026 World Cup. But Real Madrid won’t release Ancelotti until his contract ends and refuses to pay an exit fee. The Brazilian Federation is unwilling to wait and is ready to move on if no deal is reached. Jorge Jesus, coaching Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal, is now the top choice. Talks are advanced, and an announcement may come before the FIFA Club World Cup in June.
BRAZIL’S RECENT FORM AND NEED FOR A NEW COACH
Brazil’s coach search comes after disappointing results, including a 4-1 loss to Argentina in World Cup qualifying. This loss caused Dorival Junior’s firing, leaving Brazil fourth in the CONMEBOL standings after 14 matches, with 7 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses. A new head coach is urgently needed for stability and direction before important World Cup qualifiers and the international tournament cycle.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR BRAZIL AND JORGE JESUS?
Jorge Jesus has been very successful with Al-Hilal and, before, with Flamengo in Brazil. He is ready to take the team but wants to stay with Al-Hilal until the Club World Cup in June before joining the national team. If the CBF makes the deal, Jesus could be presented as Brazil’s new coach in May or July, before the next series of World Cup qualifiers. Brazil is behind in South American qualifying and is under pressure to qualify. They next play in September as they continue their journey to the 2026 World Cup.
