Brazil turns to Ancelotti to end long wait for WC glory

Brazil turns to Ancelotti to end long wait for WC glory File Pic Mid-Day Sports By Sujay Shivalkar Published May 25, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Carlo Ancelotti This time, Brazilians are pinning their hopes on a 66-year-old Italian, Carlo Ancelotti, who will be sitting on the bench File Pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Carlo Ancelotti Ancelotti, one of the most successful coaches of his generation, left Real Madrid to take over Brazil`s national team last year File Pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Carlo Ancelotti Even though his results have been mixed - five wins, three losses, and two draws - the country is optimistic he can elevate a squad File Pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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