While keeping a close eye on European club football, Ancelotti’s immediate priority lies with the Brazilian national team as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. During his final preparations, he took the time to assess the international landscape, identifying France as the benchmark for global excellence. He believes Les Bleus have established a system that consistently produces the world's most formidable squad.
"There’s a French school that has brought together the best players, distributed across various European clubs, but who, together, form a national team that is today the best in the world," Ancelotti said.