Ancelotti's message to Brazil after 2026 World Cup exit Carlo Ancelotti, manager of the Brazil national team, gave an interview to Metrópoles on Wednesday (29/7) after returning to Brazil. The Italian coach, who led the team to the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, emphasized the importance of looking to the future. ## What did Ancelotti say? Ancelotti expressed disappointment with the elimination by Norway (2-1) in the last match but stressed the need to maintain confidence. "Positive thinking for the future. We are on the right path," he said. He also mentioned the importance of young Brazilian players for the team's progress. ## Why does this matter for Brazil? The Brazil national team finished the group stage at the top of Group C with 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses). However, the defeat to Norway in the round of 16 was a setback. Ancelotti has a 66.6% win rate with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in 17 games in charge. ## What's next? Brazil's next fixture will be against Australia, away, on September 25, 2026. The team aims to recover from the elimination and continue on the path to success.