Romário slams Ancelotti after Brazil's World Cup exit

Brazil's exit from the 2026 World Cup has ignited fierce debate, with football icon Romário launching a scathing attack on coach Carlo Ancelotti. The Seleção's stunning 2-1 loss to Norway, sealed by two goals from Erling Haaland, sent the five-time champions home and left many, including Romário, deeply disappointed.

Romário, a celebrated former striker, did not hold back his criticism of the Italian manager. He stated that if he were in charge of the Brazilian Football Confederation, he would have fired Ancelotti on the spot. The former star described Brazil's tournament run as a "fiasco" and a "disgrace" that did not befit the nation's storied football history.

"There's no way Ancelotti can continue as coach of the Seleção after this fiasco, this embarrassment he caused," Romário declared, referencing past coaches who were dismissed after similar failures. He contrasted Ancelotti's situation with that of Dunga, who was sacked after a loss, and Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was retained after winning a title. Romário expressed frustration that Tite was kept on after a previous loss, only to fail again, and now Ancelotti's failure would seemingly be overlooked.

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I would’ve ripped up his contract yesterday. There's no way Ancelotti can continue as coach of the Seleção after this fiasco, this embarrassment he caused (against Norway). I’d rip up that contract & tell him to take it to court.