Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as Brazil head coach until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on Thursday in a significant show of faith in the veteran Italian manager just days before he names his squad for this summer’s tournament in North America.

The four-year extension, announced via a video published on the CBF’s official channels, ensures that Ancelotti will lead the five-time world champions through not just the 2026 edition but also the 2030 World Cup, which is set to be hosted across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional fixtures in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Ancelotti took charge of the Seleção in May 2025, departing Real Madrid to take on what is widely regarded as one of the most demanding jobs in world football. He inherited a squad in a fragile state, arriving shortly after Brazil had suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifying and with significant doubts surrounding the team’s direction and quality.

He steadied the ship sufficiently to guide Brazil through the remainder of qualification, securing their berth at the North American tournament before overseeing a mixed run of friendly results that included wins over Paraguay and Chile but also defeats to Japan and France.

Across his first ten matches in charge, Brazil have recorded five wins, two draws and three defeats, scoring 18 goals and conceding eight a record that the CBF has nonetheless deemed strong enough to justify long-term commitment. CBF president Samir Xaud called the announcement a landmark moment for Brazilian football, describing it as a decisive step in building a modern, competitive and stable national team structure.

“Today is a historic day for the CBF and for Brazilian football,” Xaud said. “Carlo Ancelotti’s renewal represents another firm step in our commitment to offer the five-time world champion national team an increasingly strong, modern, and competitive structure.”

Ancelotti himself was characteristically measured and warm in his statement, reflecting on the year that has passed and the ambition that drives what lies ahead. “From the very first minute, I understood what football means to this country,” he said. “For a year, we have been working to bring the Brazilian national team back to the top of the world. But the CBF and I want more — more victories, more time, more work. I want to thank the CBF for their trust. Thank you, Brazil, for the warm welcome and for all the affection.”

The renewal comes with Ancelotti set to reveal his World Cup squad on Monday. Brazil are drawn in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, with their opening fixture against Morocco scheduled for June 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face Haiti in Philadelphia on June 19 before concluding the group stage against Scotland in Miami on June 24. A warm-up friendly against Egypt in Cleveland on June 6 will serve as their final preparation before the tournament proper.

Questions persist over how competitive Brazil can realistically be in North America, with injuries having disrupted Ancelotti’s squad planning throughout his tenure and broader doubts lingering about the team’s ability to challenge the top contenders. The extension, however, signals that the CBF is looking well beyond 2026 and is prepared to give the 66-year-old the time and stability to build the project he envisions one that aims to end Brazil’s wait for a sixth world title.