Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has suggested he has already settled on his starting lineup for the team’s opening World Cup 2026 fixture against Morocco, following a convincing friendly victory over Egypt.
The Selecao secured a strong win in their latest warm-up match, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimarães highlighting an encouraging performance at the FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.
The former Real Madrid manager is currently overseeing his first major tournament preparation as Brazil coach and appears increasingly confident about his squad balance ahead of the global competition.
Ancelotti Confident After Friendly Win Over Egypt
Brazil produced a dominant display against Egypt, controlling large phases of the match with aggressive pressing and attacking intent.
However, Ancelotti admitted there were brief lapses in concentration that led to a short period of instability during the first half.
Despite that, he expressed satisfaction with the overall performance and the team’s tactical execution.
“I Already Have My Starting XI” – Ancelotti
Speaking after the match, Ancelotti confirmed that he has a clear idea of the team that will face Morocco in Brazil’s opening World Cup fixture.
He explained that the squad delivered a strong 60-minute performance, showing balance in both attack and defence, although he warned against losing focus at critical moments.
The coach emphasized that mistakes at the World Cup level can be costly, stressing the importance of consistency and concentration throughout matches.
Lessons Ahead of the World Cup Opener
Ancelotti noted that while the friendly win was encouraging, it also exposed areas that still need improvement before the tournament begins.
He added that early warnings such as lapses in focus are valuable at this stage of preparation, allowing the team to refine its approach before competitive action begins.
Brazil will now continue preparations as attention shifts fully to their World Cup opener against Morocco.
