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Brazil's Ancelotti: Haaland a Key Threat in World Cup 2026 Sports Brazil coach Ancelotti highlights Haaland as key threat in World Cup 2026 round of 16 TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jul 5, 2026 ANI Photo | Brazil coach Ancelotti highlights Haaland as key threat in World Cup 2026 round of 16 Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes have identified Norway striker Erling Haaland as the main threat ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, emphasising the need for the five-time champions to limit his chances, according to Reuters. Speaking to reporters, Ancelotti acknowledged Haaland’s well-known abilities and stated Brazil’s defenders understand the challenge posed by the Manchester City forward. “Everyone knows Haaland,” Ancelotti said. “I don’t have to explain to my defenders how Haaland plays. They know him better than I do because they have played against him many times.” Also Read Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional Messi exchange after Argentina match Mexico to challenge England captain Harry Kane at World Cup round of 16 Delhi government upgrades schools under Mission Kayakalp initiative The Brazil coach explained that his…

Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure has ... Brazil will be looking for a record-extending sixth World Cup in North America this summer. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images South America Soccer People in sports See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Brazil begins its quest for a sixth World Cup title after 24 years of frustration and historic defeats. The team has had a rollercoaster journey to North America, finishing fifth in South America qualifying. Vinícius Júnior and a veteran Neymar must now lead the team if it has a chance to win the World Cup. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. The quest for a sixth star begins again for Brazil . This storied, soccer-mad nation has lifted the World Cup five times – more than any other country – but its last triumph in 2002 is beginning to feel like a distant memory as over two decades of frustration have followed. France ended the Seleção’s campaign in the 2006 quarterfinals, the Netherlands did so in 2010, Germany inflicted one of the most infamous defeats in the sport’s history in 2014 – a 7-1 drubbing that had fans crying in the stands – and quarterfinal exits f…

Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure ... Brazil will be looking for a record-extending sixth World Cup in North America this summer. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images South America Soccer People in sports See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Brazil begins its quest for a sixth World Cup title after 24 years of frustration and historic defeats. The team has had a rollercoaster journey to North America, finishing fifth in South America qualifying. Vinícius Júnior and a veteran Neymar must now lead the team if it has a chance to win the World Cup. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. The quest for a sixth star begins again for Brazil . This storied, soccer-mad nation has lifted the World Cup five times – more than any other country – but its last triumph in 2002 is beginning to feel like a distant memory as over two decades of frustration have followed. France ended the Seleção’s campaign in the 2006 quarterfinals, the Netherlands did so in 2010, Germany inflicted one of the most infamous defeats in the sport’s history in 2014 – a 7-1 drubbing that had fans crying in the stands – and quarterfinal exits follo…

Expected to win 6th World Cup title, Brazil coach faces more pressure ... EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. “His position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country,” the Seleção's top goalkeeper said. Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into Saturday night's match against African champion Morocco. Having conquered the globe with Pelé, samba soccer and canary yellow jerseys, Brazil was once the nation others emulated. No more. Brazil hasn’t won the title since 2002 and has moved past the quarterfinals just once since, a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 semis on home soil in Belo Horizonte. “We're here to try to change history, try to put Brazil back to where it never should have left, which is at the top,” striker Vinícius Júnior said Friday through an interpreter. “We are at the same level as the other major teams.” Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semis, losing 2-0 to France four years ago. The Atlas Lions won their continent's title controversially in January —they lo…

Expected to win 6th World Cup title, Brazil coach faces more pressure ... Brazilian national soccer team coach Carlo Ancelotti arrives at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, as the team arrives ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Brazil’s Vinicius Junior controls the ball during a friendly soccer match against Panama in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. “His position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country,” the Seleção’s top goalkeeper said. Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into Saturday night’s match against African champion Morocco. Having conquered the globe with Pelé, samba soccer and canary yellow jerseys, Brazil was once the nation others emulated. No more. Brazil hasn’t won the title since 2002 and has moved past the quarterfinals just once since, a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 semis on home soil in Belo Horizonte. “We’re here to try to change history, t…

Expected to win 6th World Cup title, Brazil coach faces more pressure ... Expected to win 6th World Cup title, Brazil coach faces more pressure than nation’s president By: Ronald Blum, The Associated Press Posted: 5:06 PM CDT Friday, Jun. 12, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. Read this article for free: or Already have an account? Log in here » To continue reading, please subscribe: Digital Subscription One year of digital access for only $1.44 a week * Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Access News Break, our award-winning app Play interactive puzzles *Billed as $5.77 plus GST every four weeks. After 52 weeks, price increases to the regular rate of $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time. To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional $1 for the first 4 weeks* Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreep…

Soccer-Brazil get Japan rematch as Ancelotti's World Cup crash ... By Fernando Kallas NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) – Brazil’s World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Japan on Monday comes with the chance for revenge for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad and a test of how far he has taken his team since a Tokyo collapse early in his tenure. The ​five-times world champions were beaten 3-2 by Japan in October 2025 after leading 2-0 in a ‌friendly, conceding three goals in less than 20 minutes as the hosts claimed their first win over Brazil in 14 meetings. It was another reminder of the job Ancelotti had inherited after leaving Real Madrid with only a year to turn a disjointed team into World Cup challengers. Brazil were wobbling when the Italian arrived, about to complete their worst South American qualifying campaign, finishing fifth after ‌working ​under four different managers. With only five international breaks before selecting his 26-man ⁠squad, Ancelotti used the last three ⁠to broaden Brazil’s horizons, taking on opponents from Asia, Europe and Africa. The Asia leg began smoothly enough. Brazil thrashed South Korea 5-0 in Seoul and looked on course for another comfortable win in Tokyo after…

Brazil at 2026 World Cup: Everything to know about Carlo Ancelotti's ... Brazil is the national team by which all other national teams are measured. Their iconic green and gold colors have become synonymous with the World Cup itself. This reputation is built not only on the extraordinary players who have represented the country over the years, such as Pelé, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, but also on Brazil's success on the world stage. With five World Cup titles, won in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002, Brazil remain the most successful national team in the history of the tournament. The Selecao, as they are named by their fans, won the 1994 edition of the World Cup, the first one hosted by the United States. It was a tournament marked by dramatic twists and unexpected events, none more shocking than the scandal involving Diego Armando Maradona. After Argentina's second match, Maradona was expelled from the competition following a positive doping test, bringing an abrupt and controversial end to what would be his final World Cup appearance. Brazil ended up winning their first World Cup since 1970, the first one without their legendary Pelè in the r…

Expected to win 6th World Cup, Brazil coach faces more pressure than nation’s president <p>EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. &#8212; Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title.</p>

Just one World Cup game in, Brazil and Ancelotti are already under fire Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J. on Saturday. Yuki Iwanmura / AP Photo Share Add NBC News to Google June 13, 2026, 10:59 PM EDT By Tim Rohan EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On Saturday afternoon, thousands of Brazil fans, clad in highlighter yellow jerseys, made the trek to MetLife Stadium to watch their team play Morocco in its first game of this World Cup. They sang on the train in from Manhattan and waved flags and chanted throughout the day. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But after 90 minutes of tense, back-and-forth play that ended in a 1-1 tie, those fans were less than thrilled. “That was a terrible performance,” one said as he left the stadium. “Terrible!” Soon, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti was sitting on a stage, taking questions from another tough crowd: the Brazilian media. They peppered him with questions about his starting lineup, his substitution patterns, every tactical decision one could imagine. “You don’t win a World Cup based on your first mat…

Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure has ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (CNN) — The quest for a sixth star begins again for Brazil . This storied, soccer-mad nation has lifted the World Cup five times – more than any other country – but its last triumph in 2002 is beginning to feel like a distant memory as over two decades of frustration have followed. France ended the Seleção’s campaign in the 2006 quarterfinals, the Netherlands did so in 2010, Germany inflicted one of the most infamous defeats in the sport’s history in 2014 – a 7-1 drubbing that had fans crying in the stands – and quarterfinal exits followed again in 2018 and 2022. An entire generation of Brazilians has never seen their country win a World Cup. Stories have been told about Ronaldo Nazário leading the Canarinha to glory in 2002 after the disappointment of France ’98. They have heard the tales of Romário ending their last 24-year drought in 1994. Older generations passed down memories of the legendary team that shone at Mexico 1970. Some even witnessed Garrincha’s brilliance in 1962. Even fewer still can remem…

Brazilian federation in talks with Carlo Ancelotti over new long-term contract Brazilian federation in talks with Carlo Ancelotti over new long-term contract Mateus Figueiredo Carlo Ancelotti is the CBF's preferred choice through to 2030 Franck Fife / AFP The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) has reportedly already started talks with national team coach Carlo Ancelotti over a new contract. The parties have been in discussions for a few weeks, and the expectation is that the new deal will be signed at the beginning of 2026. According to ge , the plan is for the Italian to stay on until the 2030 World Cup, completing a full cycle in charge of the Selecao. The CBF leadership views the start of Ancelotti 's tenure very positively, believing he has quickly put the Brazilian national team back on track. On Ancelotti's side, the feeling is also very positive after a few months living in Brazil. Pleased with the national team setup, which allows him to balance his time between family - split between Canada and Rio de Janeiro - the 66-year-old coach has made it clear he wants to continue in the role. Currently the highest-paid national team coach in the world, Ancelotti earns around 10 m…

Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco <p>Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands in perhaps the tie of the round.</p><p>The Brazilians are desperate to win the World Cup again, 24 years after they last lifted the trophy, and they eased through the group stage in first place above Morocco, with Vinicius Junior playing a starring role by scoring four goals.</p>

Brazil get Japan rematch as Ancelotti's World Cup crash course faces ... Brazil get Japan rematch as Ancelotti’s World Cup crash course faces knockout test Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti and his squad will play Japan in the round of 32 on June 29. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jun 28, 2026, 12:47 AM Updated Jun 28, 2026, 08:27 AM Set as preferred source Listen NEW YORK – Brazil’s World Cup round of 32 meeting with Japan on June 29 comes with the chance for revenge for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad and a test of how far he has taken his team since a Tokyo collapse early in his tenure. The five-time world champions were beaten 3-2 by Japan in October 2025 after leading 2-0 in a friendly, conceding three goals in less than 20 minutes as the hosts claimed their first win over Brazil in 14 meetings. It was another reminder of the job Ancelotti had inherited after leaving Real Madrid with only a year to turn a disjointed team into World Cup challengers. Brazil were wobbling when the Italian arrived, about to complete their worst South American qualifying campaign, finishing fifth after working under four different managers. With only five intern…

World Cup: Ancelotti hails Brazil’s mental strength after dramatic comeback victory over Japan <img width="1079" height="631" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1003506447.jpg?fit=1079%2C631&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Carlo Ancelotti (Credit: FIFA Media)" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1003506447.jpg?w=1079&amp;ssl=1 1079w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1003506447.jpg?resize=526%2C308&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1003506447.jpg?resize=768%2C449&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1003506447.jpg?resize=750%2C439&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px" /><p>The five-time world champions looked destined for an early exit after trailing 1-0 at halftime in their Round of 32 encounter</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/891779-world-cup-ancelotti-hails-brazils-mental-streng…

Expected To Win Historic 6th World Cup Title, Brazil Coach Faces Most ... Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. "His position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country," the Seleção's top goalkeeper said. Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into Saturday night's match against African champion Morocco. Having conquered the globe with Pelé, samba soccer and canary yellow jerseys, Brazil was once the nation others emulated. No more. Brazil hasn’t won the title since 2002 and has moved past the quarterfinals just once since, a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 semis on home soil in Belo Horizonte. "We're here to try to change history, try to put Brazil back to where it never should have left, which is at the top," striker Vinícius Júnior said Friday through an interpreter. "We are at the same level as the other major teams." Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semis, losing 2-0 to France four years ago. The Atlas Lions won their continent's title controversially in January — they lost 1-0 to Senegal but were a…

Brazil's hunt for World Cup No. 6 leaves coach under more pressure than ... Reuters Brazil, under new coach Carlo Ancelotti, aims to reclaim World Cup glory, facing Morocco in their opener East Rutherford (USA): Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti , the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. "His position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country," the Selecao's top goalkeeper said. Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into Saturday night's match against African champion Morocco. Also Read: Will Neymar play in Brazil's opener against Morocco? Having conquered the globe with Pele, samba soccer and canary yellow jerseys, Brazil was once the nation others emulated. Live Events No more. Brazil hasn't won the title since 2002 and has moved past the quarterfinals just once since, a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 semis on home soil in Belo Horizonte. "We're here to try to change history, try to put Brazil back to where it never should have left, which is at the top," striker Vinicius Junior said Friday through an interpreter. "We are at the same level as the other major teams." Click …