The Brazilian Football Confederation announced early Saturday morning the joining of David Ancelotti to the coaching staff of the Brazil national team as an assistant to his father, Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is currently leading the Seleção in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

This announcement comes after Ancelotti's first appearance with the national team, which ended in a goalless draw against Ecuador. David Ancelotti is a well-known figure in the coaching world, having started his career as an assistant in 2015, accompanying his father through several important stages, including Napoli, Everton, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid.

The Brazilian federation clarified in its statement that David's joining represents a new step in the pursuit of development and artistic innovation, affirming that his international experience and coaching methods will contribute to enhancing the players' performance and building a more competitive team.

David Ancelotti is expected to be on the bench during Brazil's upcoming match against Paraguay, scheduled for Tuesday in the qualifiers, noting that Paraguay is currently in third place in the standings.