2026 World Cup: Brazilian Fans Appreciate Carlo Ancelotti’s Gesture

Applause and posts of appreciation for Carlo Ancelotti from the Brazilian fans. After a slow start against Morocco, his Brazil team has started to hit its stride, and the atmosphere surrounding the Seleção has improved. The Seleção handily defeated both Haiti and Scotland, and Neymar made his thrilling debut, further boosting morale in the locker room.

The Brazilian media have praised Ancelotti’s work, and he has won over fans with the gesture he performs before every match at the 2026 World Cup. The coach from Reggiolo has memorized the lyrics to the Brazilian national anthem and has sung it before every match in the World Cup. “I like singing the anthem; I feel like part of this country, and it’s only right to sing it,” he said.

This message of respect for Brazilian culture has resonated with fans. There have been hundreds of appreciative comments: “This shows his dedication to Brazil and the Brazilian national team,” “An Italian is doing what 95% of the Brazilian population can’t do: sing the national anthem correctly. Hats off to him—he has my utmost respect!”, “The sixth World Cup title will come with Carleto—I don’t know if it’ll be this year or in 2030,” “Very polite, very patient in his answers, and very respectful of the country. What a great example!”

“It’s fantastic, isn’t it? He really cares; he’s not just there to make 5 million and go home.” “A well-educated and respectful person is on another level. Good luck, sir! Onward to the title.” “A foreigner who has to study the national anthem, while the mediocre players on the national team barely know the lyrics and are only thinking about their next haircut.” “It’s impossible not to appreciate this Italian even more.”