After Real Madrid’s 3–2 loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, speculation over Carlo Ancelotti’s future has intensified. The latest reports suggest that the Italian manager has been appointed as Brazil’s new head coach, with an official announcement expected soon.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ancelotti is expected to begin working with Brazil during the first week of June. “It’s always been a key condition for Brazil: sign before the FIFA Club World Cup, not an option to wait until July,” Romano reported on his X account.
Meanwhile, The Athletic reports that Ancelotti’s contract with Brazil would initially run until the end of the 2026 World Cup. He is still under contract with Real Madrid until 2026, having signed an extension in December 2023. However, per the outlet, Ancelotti has already informed members of the dressing room of his intention to depart.
The move would follow a difficult season for Ancelotti at Madrid. Los Blancos fell short in the Champions League, exiting before the semifinals, and lost both the Supercopa and Copa del Rey finals to their rivals Barcelona. While they are still in the fight for La Liga, so far, it marks one of Ancelotti’s most dissapointing campaigns with the club.
Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the 2025 Copa del Rey final (Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Should Ancelotti leave in June, Madrid would be tasked with finding a new manager ahead of the summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. Early reports have named Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Klopp among the top candidates, along with the possibility of an interim appointment such as Santi Solari, who currently serves as the club’s director of football.
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Ancelotti’s start with Brazil in June: Which matches are scheduled?
Ancelotti would begin his tenure with Brazil during the final stages of the Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers. The Selecao currently sit fourth in the standings, following a heavy 4–1 defeat to Argentina.
Their next matches are against Ecuador on June 4, away from home, and Paraguay on June 9, in Brazil. With Argentina already qualified, Brazil, sitting on 21 points, are in a close race, just two points behind second-place Ecuador and level with Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia.
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While Ancelotti’s exit from Madrid would mark the end of a historic chapter, it would also offer him a rare opportunity to take charge of one of the world’s most storied national teams. For Brazil, a coach of Ancelotti’s experience could be the catalyst they need as they push to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup.
