“Ancelotti reacts after Brazil’s defeat and reveals shocking truths.”

The defeat of Brazil against France in a friendly match that left its mark was much more than just a simple negative result. The canarinha’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, provided a detailed analysis of the game, revealing not only his frustration but also a surprising confidence regarding the future of the team in the 2026 World Cup.

Held at the Gillette Stadium, one of the venues for the NFL, the match saw France playing with 10 players from the 55th minute after the expulsion of Dayot Upamecano. However, the French managed to prevail, winning 2-1, leaving Brazil to reflect on what could have been.

Ancelotti, known for his strategic vision, did not hide that the result is not the most important aspect, but rather what the team learned on the field. “When you lose a game, you should never be happy; we are not happy. The result is not the most important thing, but the result tells us what we did well and what we did not do well,” the coach stated. He praised the team’s fight, which, according to him, competed until the last minute, highlighting that the team had good opportunities but failed at crucial moments, such as in ball possession and defensive vigilance that led to the opponent’s goal.

The performances of Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior were undoubtedly a central topic in Ancelotti’s analysis. The Italian coach acknowledged that both were not in great form but defended their contributions. “Raphinha played well, then had a problem at the end of the first half and had to come off. Raphinha had opportunities and showed good movement off the ball. Vinícius is dangerous; he may not have scored, but a striker can always score. Both did their jobs well,” he commented, expressing optimism about the duo’s potential.

What surprised Ancelotti the most was his team’s ability to compete with one of the strongest national teams in the world. “I think the game makes it very clear to me: we can compete with the best teams in the world. I have no doubt about that. We played against a very strong team, with a lot of quality, and we competed until the last minute trying to win,” he stated, reinforcing his belief that Brazil will fight with all its strength for the world title in 2026.

The goals of the match were scored by Mbappé and Ekitike for France, while Brenner managed to reduce the deficit for Brazil, but that was not enough to avoid defeat.

With an eye on the World Cup, Ancelotti and his team now need to turn frustration into motivation. The confidence is there, but the work ahead is intense. The lingering question is: will Brazil be able to correct its mistakes in time to shine in the next major competition? The football world will be watching.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.