Dorival was discharged as a Brazilian coach after Argentina humiliated her, Jorge Jesus allegedly the favorite that he took over

Brazil fired coach Dorival Junior by following his Throwing on the hands of Argentina 2026 World Cup qualifying.

Selecao lost 4-1 from his rival rivals on Tuesday in Buenos Aires, which would cause speculation Dorival would have liberated his duties.

And the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) confirmed his departure in a short statement on Friday.

It was written: “The Brazilian Football Confederation announces that coach Dorival Júnior will no longer be in charge of the Brazilian national team.

“The Committee thanks the professional and wants success in his continuous career. From now on, CBF will work to find a replacement.”

Official Note 🇧🇷

The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that coach Dorival Júnior no longer commands the Brazilian team. The administration thanks the professional and wants success in the career continued. From now on, CBF will work in search of replacement. pic.twitter.com/cvbtioaypq

– CBF Futebol (@cbf_futebol) March 28, 2025

Dorival pays a price for a dark Brazilian form

The defeat of Argentina marked Nadir in the rotten running for Brazil, the one who saw only one of their last five matches.

Brazil was supposed to win the winner in the 99th minute from Vinicius Junior that in his qualifying for the World Cup he beat Colombia 2-1 before the defeat of Argentina.

The previous international window in November saw Brazil holding a 1-1 draw of 10 people of Venezuela and Uruguay.

Brazil lost five matches in qualifying qualifications for the 2026 World Cup, although they are still likely to advance in the 48 team finals as one of one of the one of Six automatic qualifications from South America.

They sit in the fourth in Conmebol, which qualifies on 21 points, 10 points behind Argentina, but six ahead of Venezuela, which occupy an intercontinental place for the playoffs.

Brazil faced Ecuador and Paraguay in the next round of qualifying in June.

Jorge Jesus Favorite for Brazil

Reports in Brazil suggest that Jorge Jesus is a favorite for the heir.

The Portuguese trainer has never trained in international football, although he enjoyed a short but successful magic in Brazilian football.

Jesus was a coach from June 2019 to July 2020, winning five trophies in that station.

These honors included Copa Libertadore from 2019, Flamengo winning the biggest prize in South American football, for the first time since 1981. Jesus also delivered Flamengo’s first title of Serie A since 2009 and won Recopa Sudamericana, Supercopa to Brasil and Campeonato Carioca.

Jesus is currently in charge of Al Hilal, whom he led to the Saudi Pro League last season.

Real Madrid chief Carlo Ancelotti was also mentioned as a potential candidate. However, Ancelotti has distanced himself from these reports At his press conference on Friday.

“My contract is clear, I have nothing more to add,” Acelotti said.

“I have a great affection for the Brazilian national team, their players and their fans, but I have a contract with Real Madrid.”