With just over a year remaining until the 2026 World Cup, Brazil can't afford to enter the June international break, where they'll face Ecuador and Paraguay, without a permanent manager. The Seleção have plenty of things that need to be ironed out as they look to qualify for the World Cup, but that's also what makes timing tricky here.

Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave his position as Real Madrid head coach with the Brazil national team his most likely destination.

Real Madrid are reportedly set to part ways with Carlo Ancelotti following the Champions League loss to Arsenal, and they've already got their replacement.