Carlo Ancelotti has been formally announced as the new head coach of Brazil’s national team and will begin his tenure on May 26, after overseeing his last game with Real Madrid against Real Sociedad in La Liga.

As reported by sports journalist David Ornstein, the 65-year-old Italian makes history as the first foreign manager to lead Brazil's men's team.

“Agreements are in place and contracts signed for him to become Brazil’s first foreign appointment in the men’s dugout.

“Ancelotti had a year left on his terms at the Bernabeu, but a deal was confirmed following cordial talks between all parties, facilitated and led by Diego Fernandes on behalf of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

“Among the most successful managers in football history, Ancelotti is to pick up Brazil’s 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, with the aim of a record-extending sixth triumph at the finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico,” the report stated.

The Athletic had earlier revealed that an agreement had been reached for Carlo Ancelotti to manage Brazil through to the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.

He will succeed Dorival Junior, who was relieved of his duties in March after serving as head coach for 14 months.

Carlo Ancelotti's first task as Brazil's head coach will be a World Cup qualifying match against Ecuador on June 6, as the Seleção continue their pursuit of a record sixth World Cup title, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Since returning to Real Madrid in 2021, Ancelotti has added two La Liga titles and a Champions League trophy to his illustrious résumé, which now includes eight major European final appearances.

However, his final season with Madrid has fallen below expectations—marked by a Champions League quarter-final elimination by Arsenal, a Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona, and a seven-point deficit behind Hansi Flick’s league-leading side with just three matches left to play.