Ancelotti has agreed in principle to take over the Brazil national team for the 2026 World Cup. He will work with Real Madrid to finalize the details of his departure and then join the Brazilian team in June.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) aims to have a new head coach in place for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay, scheduled for June 6 and 10, respectively.

Xabi Alonso is a strong contender to take over from Ancelotti at Real Madrid, but the club has not yet made any official approach to Bayer Leverkusen.