In a festive atmosphere dominated by nostalgia for World Cup memories, and during the presence of major international football stars at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony, Brazilian Roberto Carlos made statements that carried a mixture of pride, memories, and optimism for the future of the teams participating in the next edition of the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Roberto Carlos: Ancelotti is a historic addition to Samba
Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos confirmed that Italian Carlo Ancelotti assuming the task of coaching the Brazilian national team represents an exceptional step in the history of samba football, stressing that the veteran coach has the thought and experience capable of returning the national team to the World Cup finals, after a long period of absence from the final match.
Carlos said while he was at the ceremony: “Waking up as a champion, for a football player, is the best feeling he can experience.” Knowing that you have made millions of Brazilians happy is an incomparable honor.”
Regarding his proficiency in taking free kicks, he explained: “The secret is continuous training and putting the ball in the place where the goalkeeper cannot reach it.”
Then he continued his talk about Ancelotti, saying: “Ancelotti for Brazil is an amazing and wonderful thing… I wish him the best, and that he will do his best so that we can see Brazil in the World Cup final after a long absence.”
