It's official: Carlo Ancelotti will be the new technical commissioner of Brazil's national team. This was announced by the Brazilian Football Federation, calling him "a soccer legend and the most successful coach in the history of soccer". The appointment marks a historic moment for the Seleção, which unites "the only five-time world champions" with a coach with an outstanding resume in European tournaments. Ancelotti, coming off an opaque season on the Real Madrid bench that ended with a league loss to Barcelona, will lead Brazil in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Expected on the Blancos bench is Xabi Alonso, a current up-and-coming coach whose achievements with Bayer Leverkusen have distinguished him.