Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Saturday, June 13, 2026, 09:30 / Updated Saturday, June 13, 2026 09:30
Carlo Ancelotti (67), the coach of the national team of Brazil, spoke before his debut as a technician on the bench for the Selecao in a final tournament of the World Championship.
Brazil – Morocco, match from group C of the World Championship, was scheduled for Sunday, June 14, from 01:00, Romanian time. The game will be played in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. Haiti and Scotland are also in Group C at the World Cup.
Brazil's Italian coach spoke about his team's chances of lifting the trophy, but also about the health of Selecao star Neymar, who was injured shortly before the start of the tournament.
Carlo Ancelotti: “Fear is an important part of life”
“Fear is an important part of life… Because if you're not afraid and a lion appears, you might think it's a cat. I am very optimistic and we are well prepared for the World Cup. This is a new experience, the responsibility is something special. To represent the country of football, the most successful national team in the world… Two things are essential: responsibility and effort. This is a very nice moment in my career”, said Carlo Ancelotti, according to sportal.blic.rs.
Asked about Brazil's chances of winning the trophy, Carlo Ancelotti replied: “We are a team that can compete with anyone. We have enough quality and we are absolutely sure that we can handle any opponent. Is it among the favourites? Spain is one of the favourites, but it is not clear. Currently, I don't have a clear favorite in this World Cup… There are many teams that have a chance to fight until the end.
As for Neymar, he is working very hard to return as soon as possible. Hopefully he will join the team next season. He is an extremely important player because of the experience he has
–Carlo Ancelottithe Brazil coach, about star Neymar
