Carlo Ancelotti Tells AP that 2028 Olympics Important for Brazil’s Next World Cup Team
Ancelotti said Brazil will track youth players and use the Los Angeles Games to build a cohesive squad for the 2030 World Cup.
- On Wednesday, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti announced a squad overhaul for the 2030 World Cup, pledging to monitor youth players and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics squad to build a cohesive team.
- Ancelotti is recovering from a recent World Cup round-of-16 loss to Norway, which prompted his emphasis that Brazil must prioritize collective team concept over relying on a single star player.
- The coach confirmed 34-year-old striker Neymar is not in his future plans while pledging to track progress within U-15, U-17, and U-20 divisions to identify emerging talent for the upcoming cycle.
- Brazil's new cycle begins in September with friendlies against Australia and India, marking the start of a transition period as the team looks toward the 2028 Olympics and beyond.
- Committed to the position until 2030, Ancelotti noted that a combination of players from the continental tournament and the Los Angeles Olympics will form the core of his future roster.
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The Italian technician is clear what goals and challenges he must face by 2030
Carlo Ancelotti: 2028 Olympics important for Brazil’s next World Cup team
As the 67-year-old Italian turns to the next four years on the job, he pledges to closely watch youth division players and the country’s squad at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to spearhead an overhaul.
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Carlo Ancelotti tells AP that 2028 Olympics important for Brazil's next World Cup team
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is still recovering from his team's round-of-16 loss to Norway in the World Cup.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has said the Selecao will begin a rebuilding process after their disappointing 2026 World Cup exit in the round of 16. Brazil were beaten 2-1 by Norway, ending their dream of winning the World Cup for the first time since 2002. It was Brazil's first World Cup exit since 1990, when they were knocked out by Argentina in the same round of 16. Before the 2026 tournament, Brazil had reached at least the quarter-finals in …
The technician meets in Rio de Janeiro with his team after the failure of the Canarinha in the World Cup.
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