Carlo Ancelotti reveals he remains Brazil coach after painful Norway elimination

Carlo Ancelotti has affirmed his commitment to coaching the Brazilian national football team, vowing to continue in his role despite the team's disappointing early exit from the World Cup. Brazil suffered a 1-2 defeat to Norway in the round of 16, their poorest performance in the tournament since 1966.

Despite mounting public pressure following the unexpected elimination, the 67-year-old Italian manager took to social media platform X to quell speculation about his future. "Today the pain is great. But the confidence in what we are building remains unchanged. We will continue to work for our national team. Always together. Always Brazil!" Ancelotti posted, signaling his intent to stay.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has publicly backed Ancelotti, emphasizing the importance of stability and the continuation of their long-term project. Rodrigo Caetano, the national team coordinator, called for calm, stating, "We must now emphasize the need for a cycle that will unfold normally, with a little more peace; we must continue our collaboration with the coach until the 2030 World Cup, while implementing the necessary adjustments. Let us be guaranteed at least a minimum of peace so that we can move forward and prepare for the next World Cup."

The CBF reiterated its belief in Ancelotti's leadership, viewing the current setback as a crucial step toward future success. "The story of the Brazilian national team is a story of great achievements, but also of moments that strengthen our path. We say goodbye to the World Cup, convinced that we will return even stronger. Thank you, Brazilian fans," the federation stated on X. Ancelotti's contract with the CBF runs until 2030, reflecting the confederation's sustained trust in his vision.