Coach Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid and take over Brazil through the 2026 World Cup. The Italian — Brazil's first full-time foreign coach in a century — will officially take charge on May 25 after La Liga ends, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Monday. Details of the deal were not released.

Jude Bellingham is without a doubt the best signing of Ancelotti's second stint at Real Madrid. The 21-year-old joined the club from Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2023–24 season and produced one of the best overall debut seasons in the history of the club.

Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most decorated coaches in soccer, will be the new manager of Brazil, the country’s federation announced Monday.