The Brazilian national team, led by Carlo Ancelotti, suffered an early elimination in the 2026 World Cup. Romario, 1994 World Cup winner, called for the immediate dismissal of the Italian coach after the 2-1 defeat to Norway.

What happened?

The match against Norway was a shame, according to Romario. He stated that he would not keep Ancelotti in the position and classified the Brazilian team's performance as unacceptable.

Why is this important for Brazil?

The early elimination in the 2026 World Cup is a blow to the Brazilian national team. Romario compared the current situation to Tite's cycle, recalling that the former coach remained in the position after the elimination to Belgium in 2018.

What comes next?

The CBF has not announced any changes in the command of the Brazilian national team. However, the pressure generated by the early elimination may lead to changes in the planning for the continuation of the work. With the last match ending in a 1-1 draw against Tunisia on November 18, 2025, and a recent form of 2W-1D-1L, the Brazilian national team needs to regroup to compete at a high level again.