Ancelotti to Lead Brazil Until 2030 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti is poised to extend his tenure as Brazil's head coach, with a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup expected in the coming weeks. This new agreement, building on a verbal understanding reached in December, will maintain his current annual salary of €10 million ($12m) but will see adjustments for his four coaching staff members.

Ancelotti, who began his role in May 2025, has expressed a strong desire to continue until 2030. His primary objective remains guiding Brazil to their sixth World Cup title, a feat not achieved since 2002. The 66-year-old manager is currently finalizing his squad for upcoming international friendlies, with the official announcement of his contract extension anticipated before the March 16 squad selection.

In his eight matches to date, Ancelotti has led Brazil to four wins, two draws, and two losses. He recently commented on the wealth of talent available, noting that while the World Cup squad is nearing completion, some positions remain undecided. The team's last World Cup success was in 2002, with a fourth-place finish in 2014 being their closest achievement since.