Ancelotti: Brazilian stars deserve the World Cup

The Brazilian national team is celebrating a big football event: the national team has secured a place in the 2026 World Cup. This important victory was especially positively assessed by the famous coach Carlo Ancelotti and highly praised the team members. In the decisive match of the qualifying round, the Brazilians defeated Paraguay 1-0, marking an excellent result for themselves.

Road to the World Cup and plans

Ancelotti also spoke about his plans for the near future at the press conference: “First, I need to find a place for myself. Then I will go to the Club World Cup,” the coach said. He especially noted the great potential of the national team in terms of composition: “We have about 70 players from around the world. Time will tell who will be in the starting lineup. Now there is no concept of “only 25-26 players” - every guy will be given the opportunity to show his game.”

A solid defense and the key to the result

Ancelotti attributed Brazil's success in qualifying to an effective defense and teamwork: "I'm Italian (laughs). We didn't concede a goal in the first two games - it's the result of the defenders and midfielders doing their job with all their might. Casemiro deserves special mention in this regard. I'm certainly happy with this kind of performance, and it's a great joy to be at the World Cup."

Stars and team spirit

Ancelotti made encouraging remarks about recognizing each player. Speaking of Vinicius, he did not hide his complete satisfaction with his performance and work: "Today he did a very useful job for us, he showed himself on the field."

Regarding Casemiro: "Casemiro is a true leader of the team. He has great leadership qualities and is a source of confidence for the team. Several other players are like that - Danilo, Marquinhos, Alisson... Each of them has performed well in their positions," Ancelotti said.

Neymar's form and versatility

The fans are also interested in what is being said about superstar Neymar. Ancelotti said that if Neymar returns to form, he can play in any position on the field: "We met in the hotel and hugged. Neymar can also play perfectly as a 'number ten', he is a real threat."

Attack and team atmosphere

“Today we played with four strikers, we did not lose the balance in the team. No matter how many people play in attack, the main thing is that each player fights for the team and gives his all on the field. Rodrygo and Neymar can say their piece in this regard,” said the coach.

Rafinha - a model of modern football

Ancelotti also spoke about Rafinha: “He is a modern and bright player. He combines excellent technical skills and high physical fitness.”

The Brazilian national team is ready to start its journey at the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti and the team's leading stars, the team atmosphere and the pure spirit - have once again proven that they are confidently striving towards a great goal. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!