Dorival Junior (photo: @cbf_futebol on x) The confederation of Brazilian football (CBF) announced on Friday the release of Dorival Junior from his position to the Brazilian head coach as a result of a devastating loss of 4-1 for their wild opponents in Argentina in the FIFA qualifying match three days earlier.
The five -time World Cup Championships are currently in the fourth position in the South American Qualification Ladder, watching Argentina, the ruling world champions, by 10 points, and also behind Ecuador and Uruguay. Argentina ensured its qualification for the World Championship by defeating Brazil.
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South American teams have six automatic qualification points available for the World Championship.
“Dorival junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. He would like to thank him and wish him success for the rest of his career,” CBF said in a statement.
Dorival, at the age of 62, took over the managerial role in January 2024 and replaced the temporary coach Fernando Diniz. However, his tenure was marked by stunning performances in the World Cup qualifying matches 2026, so that the tournament took place throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Brazil’s upcoming qualifying accessories include the match away against Ecuador and the home game against Paraguay, scheduled for June 4 and June 9.
“No one expected what we saw today (against Argentina), and the responsibility is quite mine,” Brazil said after the defeat after crushing.
Dorival took over SELECAO’s leadership after his successful holding providing Flamengo and Sao Paulo.
Brazilian press releases suggest that Ancelotti remains a candidate that replaces Dorival, along with the Portuguese tactic Jorge Jesus, who currently runs Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
Another Portuguese coach, Abel Ferreira, who has achieved several championships with the Brazilian side of Palmeiras, is also considered a potential candidate for this position.
However, Ancelotti is convinced that he will complete his term of office in Madrid, which takes place until June 2026.
The primary responsibility of the incoming manager will revive the Brazilian significant playing approach and secure his first championship since he claimed Copa America in 2019.
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