In Fernando Dinizfar from it Carlo Ancelotti. The Brazilian team announced its new coach who will participate in the 2024 Copa América, which will take place in the United States, and fight in the South American qualifiers with the aim of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup: Dorival Junior.
As already mentioned, the Canarinha fired the Fluminense strategist after the three consecutive defeats against Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina at the Maracana due to the qualification process. As for the Italian, they were unable to sign him because Ancelotti extended his relationship with Real Madrid until 2026 and the Brazilian federation decided to choose the Sao Paulo coach.
When will Dorival Júnior be introduced as Brazil coach?
Through its social networks, the Brazilian federation announced Dorival Júnior and also gave details of when it will be officially presented to all the press.
“Dorival Júnior is the new coach of the Brazilian men's team. The press conference with the coach will take place this Thursday, January 11, at 3:00 p.m. (local time) at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro,” reads.
Statement from the Brazilian Association. Photo: Capture 'X'/CBF Futbol
It should be noted that Dorival Júnior is a renowned coach in his country and has played for major clubs such as Cruzeiro, Atlético Mineiro, Inter de Porto Alegre, Flamengo, Palmeiras, Santos and Sao Paulo. In addition, it has won important trophies such as the Copa Libertadores, the Recopa Sudamericana and the Copa do Brasil.
How will Brazil fare in the 2026 qualification?
With its three defeats in a row, the Brazilian team is in sixth place in the table with only 7 points, far from the first place that belongs to Argentina with 15.