Overview

• Dorival Júnior was dismissed as Brazil's head coach after a humiliating 4-1 loss to Argentina, their heaviest-ever World Cup qualifying defeat.
• Brazil is currently in fourth place in the South American standings, just one point above the final direct qualifying spot for the 2026 World Cup.
• The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has begun the search for a replacement, with Jorge Jesus and Carlo Ancelotti reportedly under consideration.
• Dorival's tenure, marked by seven wins, seven draws, and two losses in 16 matches, failed to reverse Brazil's decline since their 2022 World Cup exit.
• Brazil's struggles include unprecedented losses to teams like Colombia, Uruguay, Morocco, and Senegal, further tarnishing their football legacy.