Dorival sacked as Brazil coach after Argentina humbling, Jorge Jesus reportedly the favorite to take over

Brazil have sacked coach Dorival Junior following their thrashing by the hands of Argentina in 2026 World Cup qualifying.

The Selecao misplaced 4-1 to their arch rivals in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, sparking hypothesis Dorival can be relieved of his duties.

And the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) confirmed his departure in a brief assertion on Friday.

It learn: “The Brazilian Soccer Confederation proclaims that coach Dorival Júnior will not be accountable for the Brazilian Nationwide Crew.

“The board thanks the skilled and desires him success in his continued profession. Any longer, the CBF will work to discover a substitute.”

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A Confederação Brasileira de Futebol informa que o técnico Dorival Júnior não comanda mais a Seleção Brasileira. A direção agradece ao profissional e deseja sucesso na continuidade de sua carreira. A partir de agora, a CBF vai trabalhar em busca do substituto.… pic.twitter.com/CVbTAOaYPQ

— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) March 28, 2025

Dorival pays value for dismal Brazil type

The defeat to Argentina marked a nadir in a rotten run for Brazil, one which has seen them win simply one among their final 5 matches.

Brazil wanted a 99th-minute winner from Vinicius Junior to beat Colombia 2-1 of their World Cup qualifier previous to the defeat by Argentina.

The earlier worldwide window in November had seen Brazil held to 1-1 attracts by 10-man Venezuela and Uruguay.

Brazil have misplaced 5 matches in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup qualifying, although they’re nonetheless very prone to progress to the 48-team finals as one among six automated qualifiers from South America.

They sit fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying on 21 factors, 10 factors behind Argentina however six forward of Venezuela, who occupy the intercontinental play-off spot.

Brazil face Ecuador and Paraguay within the subsequent spherical of qualifiers in June.

Jorge Jesus the favorite for Brazil job

Reviews in Brazil recommend Jorge Jesus is the favorite to succeed Dorival.

The journeyman Portuguese coach has by no means coached in worldwide soccer, although he did get pleasure from a quick however profitable spell in Brazilian soccer.

Jesus was the coach from June 2019 to July 2020, profitable 5 trophies in that stint.

These honours included the 2019 Copa Libertadores, Flamengo profitable the largest prize in South American soccer for the primary time since 1981. Jesus additionally delivered Flamengo’s first Serie A title since 2009 and received the Recopa Sudamericana, Supercopa do Brasil and Campeonato Carioca.

Jesus is presently accountable for Al Hilal, whom he led to Saudi Professional League glory final season.

Actual Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has additionally been talked about as a possible candidate. Nevertheless, Ancelotti distanced himself from these experiences in his press convention on Friday.

“My contract is evident, I’ve nothing extra so as to add,” Ancelotti mentioned.

“I’ve nice affection for the Brazil Nationwide Crew, their gamers and their followers, however I’ve a contract with Actual Madrid.”