2026 World Cup – Brazil: Carlo Ancelotti sends warning to Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr

Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, has issued a stern warning to Vinicius Jr ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Vinicius Jr is still not the player he was in previous seasons with Real Madrid. This dip in form could have consequences far beyond the current campaign, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. In fact, Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti is quite concerned about the White’s winger.

The Italian tactician openly addressed his star’s current form in an interview with TV Record. According to Ancelotti, competition for a spot on the national team is extremely fierce, particularly up front, where Brazil boasts a wealth of attacking talent. He made it clear that to earn a call-up, a player must be in peak physical condition—at 100 percent.

"He has to be at 100 percent. There are a lot of very good players; I have to choose those who are at 100 percent. It’s not just Neymar, it could be Vinicius as well," he declared. Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo have been put on notice.