Ancelotti names World Cup favorites and trusts Brazil
Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts on the main favorites ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The experienced Italian tactician noted that there are many strong national teams that will compete for the trophy in the upcoming tournament.
In an interview with UOL, Ancelotti specifically mentioned national teams such as France, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, and England. He believes that each of these teams has the potential to achieve high results at the World Cup.
At the same time, the Brazil coach stated that he does not consider any team to be absolutely perfect. According to Ancelotti, every favorite has both strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, everything at the World Cup will not be decided solely by names or the number of stars.
“France, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, England… There are many strong teams. But none of them are perfect. We can compete with them, and we will,” said Ancelotti.
These words show that the Brazil national team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with great confidence. The “Seleção” always enters the World Cup as one of the main contenders. This time, the team is aiming high with Vinícius Júnior, Neymar, Raphinha, Endrick, and other talented players.
For Ancelotti, this World Cup will have special significance. Having won almost all major trophies in club football, he now aims to make history with the national team. In a football-loving country like Brazil, the demand is always the same: beautiful football and big victories.
For information, the 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. For the first time in history, the tournament will feature 48 teams.
Previously, the final squad of the Brazil national team for the World Cup was announced. Now, Ancelotti's main task is to turn the star-studded lineup into a cohesive unit and compete on equal terms with the favorites.
In short, Ancelotti respects his opponents but believes in Brazil's chances. France, Argentina, Spain, or England may be strong, but there is no perfect team. At the World Cup, sometimes it is not the best squad that wins, but the best-prepared and most composed team.
