Carlo Ancelotti: 'We want to win the World Cup'

Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Brazil's national football team, stated that they aim to end their 24-year title drought at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to FIFA, the experienced Italian coach made statements about his transition from Real Madrid to Brazil and the preparations for the World Cup.

Speaking after Brazil qualified for the tournament, Ancelotti said: "We have successfully completed the qualifiers and now we have enough time to prepare for the World Cup in the best way possible. So far everything is going according to plan," Ancelotti said. Brazil, who were World Cup champions in 2002, when Turkey finished third, are now aiming to lift the trophy again in 2026. "Our task and the task of the players is to realize this achievement that the Brazilian people are longing for," Ancelotti said. After 24 years, we want to win the World Cup," Ancelotti said.

Talking about his transition from Real Madrid to the Brazilian national team, Ancelotti said, "It is a great opportunity to coach the most successful national team in history like Brazil. I took this chance and I would like to thank Real Madrid for giving me the opportunity to live this new experience."

On the 2026 FIFA World Cup being organized with 48 teams instead of 32, Ancelotti said, "This decision is positive for football. The participation of more countries will increase the global impact of the game. There won't be a big change in the calendar, so I think it's a good idea," Ancelotti said. Emphasizing that the tournament will be competitive, the Italian coach said, "The World Cup is the most prestigious organization in football. There are many strong teams and top players. So it will be a very exciting tournament," he said.