Brazil's Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Friday the dismissal of head coach Dorival Júnior following a 4-1 defeat to Argentina earlier in the week. Despite the disappointing result, Brazil remains well-positioned to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Dorival departs the national team with only five wins from 15 matches since taking charge in January 2024. The CBF is now exploring potential replacements, with three leading contenders emerging as favorites, alongside their respective betting odds.
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The Top Three-Man Shortlist to Replace Dorival Junior
Jorge Jesus
Jorge Jesus currently manages Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. Beginning his career with Sporting CP, he has built an impressive managerial record over the years. Renowned for his 4-2-3-1 tactical setup, Jesus boasts a remarkable win rate of approximately 68.45%. Notably, during his tenure at Flamengo in 2019, he achieved extraordinary success by securing both the Copa Libertadores and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in his debut season. In the betting world, Jorge Jesus emerge as the leading candidate.
Trophies Won by Jorge Jesus as a Manager
SL Benfica:
- 3x Portuguese Champion
Sporting CP:
- 6x Portuguese League Cup Winner
CR Flamengo:
- 1x Brazilian Champion
- 1x Supercopa do Brasil Winner
- 1x Recopa Sudamericana Winner
Al-Hilal SFC:
- 1x Saudi Arabian Champion
- 3x Saudi Super Cup Winner
- 1x King Cup Winner
Carlo Ancelotti
Brazil continues to prioritize Carlo Ancelotti as their leading candidate to succeed Dorival ahead of next year’s World Cup, as reported by Globo. Ancelotti is widely regarded as the most successful manager in UEFA Champions League history, with a record five titles. Ancelotti currently manages Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti's managerial career win percentage is approximately 61%.
Trophies Won by Carlo Ancelotti as a Manager
Major League Titles
- Serie A (Italy): 3
- Premier League (England): 1
- Ligue 1 (France): 1
- Bundesliga (Germany): 1
- La Liga (Spain): 2
European Titles:
- UEFA Champions League: 5
- UEFA Super Cup: 3
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2
Other Trophies:
- Coppa Italia (Italy): 1
- Supercoppa Italiana (Italy): 1
- FA Cup (England): 1
- Community Shield (England): 1
- DFL-Supercup (Germany): 1
- Copa del Rey (Spain): 2
- Supercopa de Espana (Spain): 2
Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been strongly linked to a potential move into international football, with Brazilian outlet UOL reporting that he is on the shortlist of candidates to replace Dorival. Guardiola has previously expressed interest in managing a national team, citing his desire to experience the excitement of an international tournament. However, his dedication to Manchester City presents a significant challenge. The Spaniard recently signed a two-year contract extension at the Etihad Stadium, making it highly unlikely for Brazil to lure him away from his ongoing project in England.
Trophies Won by Pep Guardiola as a Manager
FC Barcelona:
- La Liga: 3
- Copa del Rey: 2
- Supercopa de Espana: 3
- UEFA Champions League: 2
- UEFA Super Cup: 2
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2
Bayern Munich:
- Bundesliga: 3
- DFB-Pokal: 2
- DFL-Supercup: 1
- UEFA Super Cup: 1
- FIFA Club World Cup: 1
Manchester City:
- Premier League: 6
- FA Cup: 2
- League Cup: 4
- Community Shield: 2
- UEFA Champions League: 1
- UEFA Super Cup: 1
- FIFA Club World Cup: 1
Brazil Next Permanent Manager Odds
| Manager | Bet365 Odds |
| Jorge Jesus | 2.10 |
| Carlo Ancelotti | 3.00 |
| Pep Guardiola | 4.00 |
| Abel Ferriera | 11.00 |
| Renato Gaucho | 17.00 |