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Free Malaysia Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Lula says Brazil has ‘capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire
Italian Carlo Ancelotti becomes the first non-Brazilian since 1965 to lead Brazil's national football team. (AP pic) RIO DE JENAIRO : Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao. Italian Ancelotti on Monday became the first non-Brazilian since 1965 to take the reins of Brazil's national team, which he is hoping to lead to World Cup glory next year. 'Honestly, I have nothing against him being a foreigner… What I think is that we have coaches in Brazil capable of leading the Selecao,' Lula told journalists in China, according to a video circulated in Brazilian media. A football enthusiast, Lula had expressed skepticism in the past about the potential appointment of Ancelotti, which had been on the cards for years. 'He has never been Italy's national coach… Why does he not resolve the problems of Italy, which did not even qualify for the 2022 World Cup?' the president said in 2023. On Tuesday, he described Ancelotti as a 'great technician' and said he hoped the Italian 'can help the Brazilian team, first to qualify for the World Cup, and then, if possible, to win it.' The Selecao is placed fourth in the qualifying phase for the 2026 World Cup that will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. It has 21 points from 14 matches, less than Ecuador, Uruguay and world champions Argentina. The top six Latin American teams will qualify for the 2026 event. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
Fox Sports
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
World Cup 2026: Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's early best bets
We're a year away from the World Cup, an event, broadcast and experience I cannot wait to be a part of for FOX. Most people associate me with college football, but I've long said to anyone who asked that the best thing I have ever been involved in from a work experience was being in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. This country will get a firsthand look at the passion and excitement the rest of the world has for their national teams, and it's a chance for the U.S. to show where it stands on the international stage. With that, while we might not know much right now in terms of groups, here are a couple of sides that might be worth a look right now. Brazil +650 It's been a bit of a rough go on the international stage for Selecao lately. Brazil has been bounced in the quarterfinals in four of five World Cups since winning in 2002. The only time it passed that stage was 2014, when the hosts were throttled by Germany in the semifinals. Brazil has also won just one of the past six Copa América competitions. Carlo Ancelotti, one of the best managers in the world, has been brought in to restore glory to the Brazilian national team. Ancelotti walks into a side that could be quite dangerous a year from now. A back four of Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Vanderson and Lucas Beraldo. Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Andre Santos and Ederson in the midfield. And a nearly unparalleled top three of Vini Jr., Raphinha and Matheus Cunha. Plus, Alisson Becker remains one of the best keepers in the world. We should all watch how Ancelotti molds this team during qualifiers, and if the team comes together, +650 will be a price that is long gone. Morocco +8000 It could be a big year for Moroccan football. Morocco hosts the African Cup of Nations and the country might have its strongest World Cup side ever, even better than the one which finished fourth in the 2022 World Cup. This far out, it's about trying to find a number which might not exist as the competition draws near, and trying to find a side which still has room to improve and peak next June. Enter the Atlas Lions. Morocco could feature Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid) and Amine Aldi (Bayer Leverkusen) up top, along with Hakim Ziyech. The back four could feature two excellent backs on the left and right with PSG's Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui. We don't know the groups, we don't know health, and we don't know full squad lists. But at this point in the game, Morocco is as good a dart throw as any. Chris "The Bear" Fallica has covered sports for nearly three decades. While college football has been his focus, he also enjoys the NFL, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, MLB, NHL and Horse Racing, with an "occasional" wager on such events. Chris recently won the inaugural Circa Football Invitational and finished in the Top 10 of the Golden Nugget Football Contest. He's a multiple-time qualifier for the NHC Handicapping Championship. Remember, "The less you bet, the more you lose when you win!" Follow him on Twitter @chrisfallica. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from FIFA Men's World Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Brazil qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil defeated Paraguay 1-0 on Tuesday at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo to secure qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the match in the 44th minute, tapping in a Matheus Cunha pass from close range. The win marked Carlo Ancelotti's first victory as Brazil head coach, coming in his home debut. AS IT HAPPENED | Brazil vs Paraguay Highlights The Selecao now sit third in the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points from 16 matches, securing a place in the top six — guaranteeing automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup. With this result, Brazil maintains its unique record as the only nation to have qualified for every edition of the tournament.
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
FIFA World Cup 2026 status check: As Brazil qualifies, a look at all teams that have qualified so far
Carlo Ancelotti's home debut as Brazil head coach was off to a great start as the Selecao defeated Paraguay 1-0 on Wednesday and qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Jr scored the solitary goal in a result that also sent Ecuador through as well. Ancelotti received some frustration from fans after Thursday's 0-0 draw with Ecuador, as his team focused on defending the entire match. The Italian coach, who turned 66 Tuesday, promised changes to make his team more aggressive at the NeoQuimica Arena. Gabriel Martinelli replaced midfielder Gerson and was one of the best players of the encounter. Raphinha returned after suspension and created many problems for Paraguay's defense. And Vinicius Júnior was often seen as a targetman, sharing the duties with Matheus Cunha. A mistake by Paraguay's defense, a low cross by Cunha and a gentle touch by Brazil's new No. 10 produced the only goal of the match. Despite the low score, the hosts were much more aggressive than in most of its games in this World Cup qualifying campaign. 'We needed to win here for our people. Now we have more time to work, see what we can improve,' Vinicius said after the match. He won't play Brazil's next game in qualifying against Chile due to suspension. 'We need to celebrate this. After September it is all about the World Cup.' Meanwhile, defending champion Argentina, held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia, had already qualified for next year's global tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Chile will miss a third consecutive World Cup after losing 2-0 at Bolivia to remain last in 10-nation round-robin competition, a result that cost head coach Ricardo Gareca his job. Uruguay beat Venezuela at home 2-0, with goals from Rodrigo Aguirre and Giorgian de Arrascaeta, and edged closer to one of the six direct World Cup spots with 24 points. Venezuela, with 18, is one ahead of Bolivia in the contest for seventh place that grants an intercontinental playoff berth. Host nations (automatic qualification): United States, Mexico, Canada From Asia: Japan, Iran, Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Australia From Oceania: New Zealand From South America: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador
NDTV
11-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Brazil, Ecuador Qualify For FIFA World Cup 2026
Vini Jr scored the winning goal as Brazil beat Paraguay 1-0 at the Neo Quimica Arena to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification. Vinicius Jr clinched Carlo Ancelotti his first win in their hot seat after fine work from Matheus Cunha. Paraguay came into the game in the second half and, despite defeat, are an inch away from qualification, boasting a six-point advantage over Venezuela. The victory was a special gift for Ancelotti, who turned 66 on Tuesday and was honoured by the Brazilian fans, before the start of the game, with an immense mosaic on the Neo Química seats, where it read in green and yellow 'Congratulations, Carletto'. Ancelotti's first victory in charge of the Brazilian national team broke Paraguay's nine-game unbeaten run in the qualifiers. Brazil became the first team to beat Paraguay in 10 qualifiers. The Selecao have now lost just one of their last 70 World Cup qualifiers at home. This was the third time that Brazil secured a spot in a World Cup while playing at the Neo Química Arena. In 2017, they beat Paraguay and sealed their place in the World Cup in Russia, which was held in 2018. Then, in 2021, they beat Colombia and secured a spot in the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. Meanwhile, Ecuador qualified for their fifth World Cup this century after a goalless draw with Peru. Realistically, Peru required victory. Despite being roared on throughout in Lima, Oscar Ibanez's charges couldn't break down a backline cemented by bricks Piero Hincapie and Willian Pacho – not even after Ecuador's Alan Franco was given his marching orders in the 75th minute. Sebastian Beccacece and his players celebrated World Cup qualification wildly at the final whistle. Elsewhere, Uruguay are all but there, a Giorgian de Arrascaeta screamer helping them move six points inside the automatic qualification places, and a breathtaking Luis Diaz goal earned a draw in Argentina that edged Colombia closer. Elsewhere, Miguel Terceros starred as Bolivia snatched themselves a lifeline. Uruguay have one foot in a fifth successive World Cup. Rodrigo Aguirre headed home the first. Giorgian de Arrascaeta smacked home the second. Marcelo Bielsa's Celeste are now six points ahead of seventh-placed Venezuela and have a vastly superior goal difference, with two rounds remaining. Luis Diaz, a serial scorer of wonder goals, produced one of his best yet. The Liverpool winger danced past three opponents and broke the deadlock. Colombia seemed on course for victory when Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the 70th minute, but Thiago Almada arrowed home an equaliser for Argentina. Nestor Lorenzo's Cafeteros are now four points clear of seventh-placed Venezuela. Diaz became the first Colombian to score in Argentina in World Cup qualifying since Carlos Valderrama in 1997. The 28-year-old is now only one goal shy of becoming the fifth man to reach 20 goals for Los Cafeteros after Faustino Asprilla (20), Arnoldo Iguaran (25), James Rodriguez (29) and Radamel Falcao (36), reports FIFA. Bolivia burst out of the blocks and were rewarded when 'Miguelito' controlled Diego Medina's cutback and finished clinically. A reckless Lucas Chavez challenge left Oscar Villegas's side a man down after 19 minutes, but numerical parity was restored shortly into the second half when Francisco Sierralta saw red. Bolivia sealed victory in El Alto when Enzo Monteiro tapped home after Brayan Cortes had repelled a Terceros drive. La Verde are now one point behind Venezuela, who occupy the play-off tournament place.
