Brazilian national football team is left without a head coach, - media.

The Brazilian Football Confederation has decided to dismiss Dorival Junior from the position of head coach of the Brazilian national team. This was reported by UOL. According to information, CBF decided to terminate the contract with the specialist after the defeat to Argentina in the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. However, questions about Junior's work arose after the unsuccessful performance at the Copa America. CBF was also dissatisfied that Junior's son was his chief assistant. Junior had been leading the Brazilian team since 2024. Currently, the team is in fourth place in the qualifying tournament for the World Cup. It is worth noting that Argentina has already secured its place in this championship after winning against Brazil with a score of 4:1.

Qualification for the 2026 World Cup

UEFA has 16 spots for this tournament. The qualification in Europe will last from 2025 to 2026 and will consist of two rounds. In the first round of qualification, 12 groups of five or four teams will play in a group format. 12 winners will receive direct spots in the final stage. Teams in second place and the best group winners of the Nations League, who will be below second place, will compete in playoff mini-tournaments. The second round of qualification will consist of semifinals and finals of the playoff mini-tournaments. 16 teams will be distributed into four playoff paths. Four winners will receive spots for the World Cup. For other continents, the distribution of spots will be as follows: - AFC (Asia): 8 spots + 1 through the intercontinental playoff. - CAF (Africa): 9 spots + 1 through the intercontinental playoff. - CONCACAF (North and Central America): 3 tournament organizers + 3 spots + 2 through the intercontinental playoff. - CONMEBOL (South America): 6 spots + 1 through the intercontinental playoff. - OFC (Oceania): 1 spot + 1 through the intercontinental playoff. An intercontinental playoff will also be held to obtain 2 additional spots.