The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) plans to announce the new coach of its men’s national team no later than the end of next week.
The search for a new coach began after the dismissal of Dorival Júnior on March 28.
We know that choosing the coach of the Brazilian national team is a matter of national importance and entails a huge responsibility, but we intend to make a decision no later than the end of next week.
Rodrigo Caetano, director of national teams of the CBF
Carlo Ancelotti’s situation, currently at Real Madrid, has been affected by the Spanish club’s dissatisfaction with the deadlines and financial conditions of his possible departure.
Real Madrid, which is four points behind LaLiga leader Barcelona, with four games to play, could see Ancelotti’s decision delayed.
Barcelona could secure the LaLiga title on May 15 if they beat Real Madrid this weekend and Espanyol in the next match.
The CBF aims to present the new coach on May 26, the date on which the squad for the June World Cup qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay will be announced.
Ancelotti, whose contract with Real Madrid ends in June 2026, has been a target of the CBF since Tite left the position after the 2022 World Cup.
Jorge Jesus, former Flamengo coach, is also being considered as an alternative.
Jorge Jesus, 70, recently left Al Hilal of the Saudi Professional League on May 3.Today it is very difficult to speak of a specific name, as it would not be productive for the negotiations, which we hope will advance next week.
Rodrigo Caetano
Brazil, who lost 4-1 against Argentina in their March qualifier, currently occupies the fourth position in the South American qualifying group, 10 points behind the leader, Argentina, who has already secured their place for the 2026 World Cup.
The top six teams will qualify directly for next year’s final phase.
