Brazil x Haiti: Carlo Ancelotti sings national anthem before World Cup game
Italian Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian team, was caught singing the Brazilian national anthem before the match against Haiti, in the second round of Group C of the 2026 World Cup, this Friday (19). The gesture moved fans and showed the coach's "surrender" to the country's culture.
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Vini Jr. scored the third goal for the Brazilian team against Haiti - Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Matheus Cunha hugs teammates after scoring the Brazilian team's second - Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images
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Matheus Cunha celebrates after scoring Brazil's second goal - Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Matheus Cunha "surfs" when celebrating goal in Brazil x Haiti - Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Matheus Cunha celebrates with teammates the first goal for the Brazilian team - Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
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Matheus Cunha scores the Brazilian team's first goal in the match against Haiti - Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Matheus Cunha opened the scoring for the Brazilian team - Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Johny Placide, from Haiti, clears danger with a shot from Gabriel Magalhães - Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Raphinha scores a goal disallowed for offside - Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Josue Casimir, from Haiti, controls the ball as Douglas Santos passes - Hannah Peters - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Gabriel Magalhaes disputes the ball with Josue Casimir, from Haiti - Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Danley Jean Jacques, from Haiti, runs alongside Vini Jr. - Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images
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Frantzdy Pierrot, from Haiti, disputes the ball with Lucas Paquetá and Casemiro - Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian National Team - Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
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Carlo Ancelotti arriving at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia - Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
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Vini Jr. arriving at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia - Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
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Brazilian fans celebrate at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia - Al Bello/Getty Images
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Raphinha arriving at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia - Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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The moment, captured by international broadcast, showed Ancelotti singing part of the lyrics. "With love and hope, the Earth descends. If in your beautiful sky, smiling, clear. Cruzeiro's image shines", sang the Amarelinha commander.
Ancelotti has been in charge of the Brazilian national team for just over a year. Under his command, the team played 13 matches, recording seven wins, three draws and three defeats. His management has been marked by the search for a new cycle for national football.
The journey of the Brazilian team in the 2026 World Cup
The Brazilian team is part of Group C of the World Cup, one of the most challenging of the tournament. In addition to Haiti, Brazil shares the bracket with Morocco and Scotland, seeking a place in the knockout stages.
The team's debut at the World Cup resulted in a 1-1 draw against the Moroccans. After this Friday's clash (19) against Haiti, the group stage will end next Wednesday, June 24th, in a match played at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami.
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