With just over a year remaining until the 2026 World Cup, Brazil can't afford to enter the June international break, where they'll face Ecuador and Paraguay, without a permanent manager. The Seleção have plenty of things that need to be ironed out as they look to qualify for the World Cup, but that's also what makes timing tricky here.

Carlo Ancelotti's fantastic run at Real Madrid is reportedly coming to a close. According to Mario Cortegana and David Ornstein of The Athletic, the veteran manager is "expected to leave his position as Real Madrid head coach with the Brazil national team his most likely destination."

Carlo Ancelotti has eluded speaking about his future after recent reports that again linked the Real Madrid coach with a move to Brazil’s national team. The 65-year-old Ancelotti is under contract with Madrid through June 2026.