Ancelotti's first defeat in charge of the national team is echoed in the world press: 'Brazil unrecognizable'

The Brazilian national team's defeat to Bolivia was reported by sports media around the world. The setback is also coach Carlo Ancelotti's first setback in charge of the team. Brazil finished the qualifiers with the worst performance under the current format.

Argentine Olé emphasized that the Brazilian team “would have played in the playoffs” of the 2026 World Cup if the number of places for the World Cup had been maintained.

Spain's Marca was more critical, while praising Bolivia. "They entered the field with courage, intensity, and the determination of their people to overcome an unrecognizable Brazil, without any trace of the traditional 'beautiful game,'" the newspaper wrote.

Alisson was "the only one who survived," according to the newspaper, which assessed that the goalkeeper prevented a rout in El Alto. Criticism also focused on Ancelotti's substitutions: "The team was a mess."

Also from Spain, As ran the headline: “Bolivia’s feat against Ancelotti.” The newspaper’s text says that Brazil ends the Qualifiers with a bitter taste in its mouth.

The next FIFA World Cup will feature friendlies for the Brazilian national team. On October 10th, Carlo Ancelotti's team faces South Korea in Seoul. Then, on the 14th, they face Japan in Tokyo.