Carlo Ancelotti begins tour of Europe to define the future of the Brazilian National Team
Brazil’s national team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has embarked on a strategic tour of major European stadiums. The main objective is to closely evaluate the performance of various Brazilian footballers who are emerging as candidates to join the next Canarinha squad, ahead of the international challenges approaching in September and October.
During his stay in France, the Italian strategist witnessed the duel between Lille and Paris Saint-Germain. In this match, he kept a close eye on the defensive performance of Marquinhos, Beraldo, and Alexsandro Ribeiro. The day had an emotional and professional tone, as Ancelotti shared the box with his son, Davide Ancelotti, who took technical command of Lille in the 2-2 draw against the Parisian side.
Detailed tracking in the Premier League
The coach’s schedule continued in London, where he attended the clash between Tottenham and Newcastle. The intention was to observe figures like Richarlison and Savinho up close. Ancelotti’s European tour also includes a stop at Stamford Bridge for the match between Chelsea and Brighton, where he plans to analyze the form of attackers João Pedro and Estêvão, as well as defender Igor Julio.
These days in Europe are important for our work thinking about the upcoming commitments. We want to have as much information as possible before the call-up and continue building our team. Every opportunity to be close to the players is part of that process.
Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil national team coach.Renewal after the World Cup
Following the elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation has ratified Ancelotti at the helm of the project until the 2030 World Cup. The coaching staff is already working on the renewal of the squad, with the focus on the delivery of a preliminary list of 50 players and the subsequent definition of the group of 23 called up before September 11.
The Brazilian national team’s schedule includes the following challenges:
- September 25: Brazil vs. Australia (Townsville).
- September 29: Brazil vs. Australia (Brisbane).
- October 3: Brazil vs. India (Kolkata).
While the coach travels across the old continent, the rest of his staff maintains constant vigilance over local talent, attending key matches of the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and continental tournaments such as the Libertadores and the Sudamericana, thus ensuring total coverage of the universe of players available for the Canarinha.
