Who will coach Brazil now? Dorival Júnior dismissed amid team overhaul in the Canarinha
The CBF has fired Dorival Júnior as Brazil's coach after disappointing performances. As the Brazilian Football Confederation seeks a replacement, the future of the team remains uncertain.
In a surprising move, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has made a major change in the national team’s leadership. Dorival Júnior’s time as coach has come to an unexpected end, following a series of disappointing performances.
As the search for a new manager begins, speculation is already mounting about who could take charge of the Canarinha next. With several names being linked to the job, the future of Brazil’s football team hangs in the balance.
Dorival Júnior is no longer coach of Brazil
Dorival Júnior's time as Brazil's head coach has come to an end. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) convened late on Friday and decided to part ways with the coach.
An official statement is expected from CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues, and numerous names have already emerged as potential replacements, including Jorge Jesús, with Abel Ferreira as the second option. The 4-1 defeat to Argentina was the final straw for the CBF president, who has not hesitated to change coaches during his three years in office, as he did with Fernando Diniz following another loss to Argentina at the Maracanã.
Dorival Júnior has been criticized for his lack of significant impact in the 16 matches he managed, securing only a single victory over one of CONMEBOL's top teams— a 2-1 win over Colombia last week.
Following the defeat in Buenos Aires, Real Madrid striker Vinícius Jr. called for a "total reset" at the international level earlier this week.
Crisis in the 'Scratch': Fifth coaches in three years
Under Ednaldo Rodrigues' presidency, Brazil has seen four coaches in just three years: Tite (2022), Ramón Menezes (2023), Fernando Diniz (2023-2024), and Dorival Júnior (2024-2025).
With a new coach potentially on the horizon, Brazil could soon have its fifth manager in as many years. While Brazil is likely to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, given that the top six teams in the CONMEBOL group advance, the Seleção has failed to inspire fear in their opponents. Fans hope a fresh manager will reignite the team and satisfy the ever-demanding national fan base.