Ancelotti admits errors in World Cup: We will build a new group with young players

Brazil's national team coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that mistakes were made during the team's unsuccessful campaign in the 2026 World Cup. Speaking in a television interview, Ancelotti emphasized that the focus must now shift towards constructing a new squad featuring emerging young talent.

"After a defeat, it is important to think about what happened and look carefully at the future. We are going to build a new group with young players," Ancelotti stated during an interview with Globo's Jornal Nacional. He reflected that the World Cup elimination "marked the end of a generation of very important players. Starting with Neymar. Passing through Danilo, Casemiro, all those players who were over 30 years old at the World Cup."

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After a defeat is important to think about what happened and look carefully at the future. We are going to build a new group with young players.

Ancelotti highlighted promising young players such as Endrick, Estêvão, Rayan, and Vitor Reis, who he believes will be crucial for the team's future. While not explicitly targeting the 2030 World Cup, he aims to develop these talents to be competitive, with the immediate goal being the Copa América. This marks a significant transition period for Brazilian football as it seeks to integrate new talent and rebuild its competitive edge on the international stage.

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marked the end of a generation of very important players. Starting with Neymar. Passing through Danilo, Casemiro, all those players who were over 30 years old at the World Cup.