Brazil lost to Norway in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, ending a run that began with a 4‑1 defeat by Argentina in March last year. Carlo Ancelotti has overseen 16 games with 10 wins, three draws and three losses, but the team’s ряда has collapsed, especially in midfield. The loss exposed the heavy reliance on Casemiro and the absence of Lucas Paqueta, while the inclusion of Neymar as a central striker undermined the team’s attacking shape. The Brazilian squad also suffered from an imbalance of wide forwards and a shortage of creative midfielders, issues that Ancelotti cannot fix alone.

The defeat forces Brazil to contemplate a comprehensive overhaul of its tactical structure and personnel. The current 2026 squad lacks the creative core that defined past World Cup campaigns, and the coaching staff must address this before the 2030 qualifying cycle. If Ancelotti remains, he will need to recruit new midfield talent and re‑engineer the team’s formation. If not, a new manager may bring fresh ideas to restore Brazil’s competitive edge.

For Brazilian fans, the loss signals a painful end to a familiar era and the start of a rebuild that will determine the nation’s chances in future tournaments. The coaching change, if any, will be a decisive factor in shaping Brazil’s competitive trajectory over the next decade.