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Brazil want Pep Guardiola! Man City boss lined up as 'impossible' option for Selecao job with Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti still on shortlist

<p>Brazil are looking for a new manager to lead them to the 2026 World Cup after<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/2026-world-cup-brazil-sack-dorival-jr-loss-to-argentina-amid-carlo-ancelotti-dream/blt4545c14dbab2432b" target="_blank"> sacking Dorival Junior this week</a>. Now, <em>UOL</em> claims the Brazilian Football Confederation is targeting either City's Guardiola, Madrid's Ancelotti, or Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus. The report adds that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/brazil-return-carlo-ancelotti-argentina-humiliation-real-madrid-manager-ahead-of-2026-world-cup/blt77bf0236bbbf29cd" target="_blank">Ancelotti is Brazil's preferred choice</a> but Guardiola is also seen as an 'impossible' dream option.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Guardiola has previously admitted he wants to become a national team manager before he retires. In 2024, he said: "A national team. I would like to train a national team for a World Cup or a European Championship. I would like that."</p><p>However, his deal at City runs until 2027 whereas Brazil will want to appoint a new boss as soon as possible ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Therefore, a Brazil gig seems unlikely.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The report adds that Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira and Flamengo manager Filipe Luis are also on Brazil's list of targets but they aren't as high up the pecking order.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Brazil resume their World Cup qualifying campaign against Ecuador on June 4. It remains to be seen if a new manager will be appointed by then.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Brazil want Pep Guardiola! Man City boss lined up as 'impossible' option for Selecao job with Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti still on shortlist | Goal.com

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is on Brazil&apos;s list of targets but it may be &apos;impossible&apos; to recruit him or Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Brazil want Pep Guardiola! Man City boss lined up as &apos;impossible&apos; option for Selecao job with Real Madrid&apos;s Carlo Ancelotti still on shortlist