At the FIFA World Cup, a manager's influence can be as decisive as any star player, with tactical decisions and in-game adjustments often making or breaking a team's chances of success.

Carlo Ancelotti announced Igor Thiago and Lucas Paquetá as starters for the Brazilian National Team in this Saturday’s (6) friendly against Egypt, during a press conference on Friday morning (5)

Ancelotti settles on Brazil lineup after Egypt win

Lille appoint Davide Ancelotti as their new coach as he prepares to serve as an assistant to his father, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, at this summer's World Cup.

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The first time I saw a Carlo Ancelotti team in the flesh was at the atrocious 2003 Champions League final. To appreciate what that game was like, imagine booking a five-star hotel and then flying out on holiday, only to find the place is still a building site.

In Brazil’s final warm-up match for the 2026 World Cup, Endrick came on to score the winner against Egypt in Cleveland.

Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic sat down with ESPN to talk about how his mentors, Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti, shaped the way he approaches the game.