Kaka praises Ancelotti and makes Brazil World Cup prediction

Former Milan and Real Madrid star Kaka has shared his thoughts on his former head coach Carlo Ancelotti and the Brazil national team approaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup: ‘Given their history, they’re always amongst the favourites. And, Carlo is Carlo.” 

Kaka gave an in-depth interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport on Wednesday, sharing his thoughts on Milan, the upcoming Derby della Madonnina against Inter and the likes of Luka Modric, Lautaro Martinez and Carlo Ancelotti. 

Kaka on Ancelotti: ‘He’s the right person for Brazil at this moment’ 

Italian tactician Ancelotti is due to take part in his first ever World Cup as a head coach, having been placed in charge of the Brazil national team last May. 

No nation has won more World Cup titles than Brazil (five), with their most recent coming in Japan and South Korea in 2002. They have only gone further than the quarter-final stage once since then, though. 

Kaka believes that, with their history and a strong head coach like Ancelotti in charge, Brazil will always be among the contenders for the World Cup title, even if they are not currently ‘in the top three’. 

“Ancelotti is the right person at this moment for Brazil, which, given its history, is always considered amongst the favourites. Maybe not in the top three, but it’s a good team and Carlo is Carlo,” said Kaka. 

“I’m confident, I’ve been lucky enough to play at three World Cups and I know how exciting it can be. Having a good tournament after so many disappointments would be great for the country.”