Carlo Ancelotti, leaving Real Madrid, becomes Brazil's first foreign national team coach on May 26.

Carlo Ancelotti, the current Real Madrid manager, will become Brazil's new national team coach starting May 26, 2025. This makes Ancelotti the first foreign manager of Brazil's men's national team. Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, with Xabi Alonso expected to take over at the club. The Brazilian Football Confederation thanked Real Madrid for facilitating Ancelotti's transition.