Cafu Backs Ancelotti Rebuild but Says Brazil Must Remember How to Play
Brazil’s attack showed flashes, but midfield control and late-game efficiency again proved costly for the five-time champions.
- On Sunday, Brazil suffered a 2-1 loss to Norway in the World Cup Round of 16, ending the five-time champions' quest for a sixth title and extending their drought to 24 years since last lifting the trophy.
- Striker Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to eliminate Brazil, capitalizing on the team's defensive vulnerabilities and inability to convert scoring chances, including a penalty by midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
- Manager Carlo Ancelotti faced criticism from fans gathered at Copacabana over his defensive tactics. Advertising worker Bruno Rangel stated, "Ancelotti has a defensive tactical approach—he doesn't go on the attack."
- Despite the exit, the Brazilian Football Confederation renewed Ancelotti's contract in May, keeping him in charge through the next World Cup cycle. Some fans have called for the Italian to be terminated immediately.
- Brazil now faces rebuilding the national team to address recurring midfield control issues. With a population of 200 million producing more players than any nation, the team seeks to end its longest World Cup title drought.
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World Cup 2026: 'They're strong' - Brazil legend Cafu names country to win trophy
Brazilian legend Cafu has named the country to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his country’s elimination from the tournament. Recall that Brazil was recently eliminated from the World Cup after losing against Norway in the Round of 16. Erling Haaland’s brace ensured Brazil lost 2-1 as Neymar’s goal was not enough. According to […] World Cup 2026: ‘They’re strong’ – Brazil legend Cafu names country to win trophy
From Italy 90 that the Canarinha did not say goodbye to a World Cup in eighth finals. Not even the unpublished bet to face the contest with a foreign DT (Carlo Ancelotti is the best paid of the World Cup) paid off the selection, which again undresses its shortcomings and problems.
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Cafu backs Ancelotti rebuild but says Brazil must remember how to play
NEW YORK, July 6 : Brazil's World Cup wound is open again and, for Cafu, the cure will not be found only in tactics, systems or another forensic search for scapegoats. It may begin with something far simpler: letting children kick a ball without feeling the weight of a nation on their small shoulders.A day af
Carlo Ancelotti is counting on Neymar's late appearance against Norway – but the plan is falling apart. The World Cup show: not even the star coach can prevent the downtrend in Brazilian football.
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