Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil "mentally collapsed" in their 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan on Tuesday and warned that they need to learn from their mistakes before the World Cup.

Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday.

No country has ever won the World Cup with a foreign-born coach but Carlo Ancelotti said Monday that there was "always a first time" as he eyes glory with Brazil.

Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly on Friday.

Speaking ahead of Brazil's friendly against South Korea on Friday in Seoul, Ancelotti said that tactical development has been hindered by a lack of training sessions with the full squad.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar's physical condition will be crucial for his inclusion in the national team for next year's World Cup, following the 33-year-old forward's omission from recent qualifiers.

Paqueta and Guimaraes struck in quick succession late in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.

“It was a technical decision based on many factors,” Ancelotti explained ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Chile in Rio.

Matheus Cunha has dropped out of the Brazil squad to face Chile and Bolivia in World Cup qualifiers after suffering an injury with Manchester United on Saturday.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not recall Neymar and spared Vinicius Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next month with Lucas Paqueta returning to the national team.

The samba beat may be Brazilian, but its rhythm this season is pulsing prominently from West London. So, Brazil fans hop in. There is a lot to get excited about this season.

Neymar, once seen as the next big phenomenon coming out of Brazil, has fallen by the wayside due to recurring injury problems. 

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The 35-year-old Ancelotti is set for his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant to his father at Real Madrid, Everton, Napoli and Bayern Munich.

New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Neymar "a very important player" and has urged the injury-prone star "to prepare well" for the 2026 World Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti might not have gotten the start he had wanted as Brazil coach, but the Italian is definitely gaining the confidence of his players.

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure.

Ancelotti, who guided the Spanish giants to several titles alongside the Brazilian forward, including two Champions League triumphs and two LaLiga crowns, said that his unique ability to unsettle opposing defences made him a vital asset.

At 65, the Italian star manager, who has five Champions League titles under his belt, is taking the reins of a national team for the first time.

Brazil's new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, on Monday ruled injury-plagued Neymar out from the line-up for the next two World Cup qualifiers, on the Italian's first day as Selecao coach.