Sports, Football: Brazil is fourth in the South American qualifying table, 10 points behind Argentina who have already made sure of their place in the finals.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil sack coach Dorival Junior after Argentina humiliation

Dorival Junior was unveiled on Thursday as the head coach of the Brazil men's national team and he vowed to turn around the side's fortunes after a run of poor results in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

New Brazil coach Dorival Junior promises to turn fortunes after poor 2026 World Cup qualifiers run

Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer be in charge of the Brazil national team, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday. Diniz, who was appointed on an interim basis, had a one-year contract but led Brazil for six games in the 2026 World Cup qualifying round, with three defeats, one draw and two wins.

Brazil part ways with coach Fernando Diniz as CBF wants Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior as replacement

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil sack coach Dorival Junior after Argentina humiliation

New Brazil coach Dorival Junior promises to turn fortunes after poor 2026 World Cup qualifiers run

Brazil part ways with coach Fernando Diniz as CBF wants Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior as replacement