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Carlo Ancelotti or Jorge Jesus? Brazil want Dorival Jr's successor in place for Club World Cup as Real Madrid boss told he's 'the president's dream' signing

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/2026-world-cup-brazil-sack-dorival-jr-loss-to-argentina-amid-carlo-ancelotti-dream/blt4545c14dbab2432b" target="_blank">Brazil parted ways with Dorival Junior last week</a> following their humiliating 4-1 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Argentina in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match. The CBF are now in search of a quality manager who could replace Dorival Junior at the helm, and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6244374/2025/03/31/brazil-manager-next-ancelotti-jesus/" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a> reports that they have narrowed in on Real Madrid boss Ancelotti and Al-Hilal head coach Jesus.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report adds that CBF want to end their search and appoint a new head coach before the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup starts on June 14 as the Selecao are scheduled to face Ecuador and Paraguay on June 4 and 9, respectively, in crucial World Cup qualifiers. CBF want the new coach to be on the sidelines for those two matches. As of now, both Ancelotti and Jesus will head to the United States with their respective clubs.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>While it is unlikely that Los Blancos will allow the Italian coach - who has a contract until 2026 - to leave right before the Club World Cup, Jesus is reportedly keen on taking the job as his current deal expires after the competition. Jesus seems to be the more viable option for Brazil at the moment, but a source inside CBF told <em>The Athletic</em> that Ancelotti is considered “the president’s dream”. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>For now, the 65-year-old will focus on Madrid's 2024-25 campaign, where they are still in contention to win a treble. They will be back in action on Tuesday as the club face Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final fixture.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CARLO ANCELOTTI?

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Brazil narrow in on Carlo Ancelotti and Jorge Jesus as they are determined to finalise Dorival Junior&apos;s successor before the Club World Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti or Jorge Jesus? Brazil want Dorival Jr&apos;s successor in place for Club World Cup as Real Madrid boss told he&apos;s &apos;the president&apos;s dream&apos; signing

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