One year out from the World Cup, Brazil simply do not have a team. There is no tactical blueprint — no great surprise, given there have been three different coaches since January 2023 — and no consensus about personnel beyond two or three key players. This is not a case of building on existing foundations, because there are none.

Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most decorated coaches in soccer, will be the new manager of Brazil, the country’s federation announced Monday.

Carlo Ancelotti is to hire his trusted No. 2 Paul Clement as part of his coaching staff with Brazil, sources have told ESPN.