Dorival was solely appointed 14 months in the past, however a 4-1 defeat in opposition to rivals Argentina proved to be his final recreation.
Brazil coach Dorival Junior has been fired after 14 months in cost amid poor outcomes and disappointing performances from the nationwide crew.
Hiss sacking by Brazilian Soccer Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues got here three days after a 4-1 defeat to bitter rival Argentina in Buenos Aires, Brazil’s heaviest defeat in a World Cup qualifier.
Junior’s substitute has but to be picked.
Brazil are fifth in South America qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The highest six qualify mechanically.
Below the 62-year-old, Brazil received seven matches, drew one other seven, and misplaced two. The crew scored 25 objectives and conceded 17.
Within the Copa America final yr, Brazil was eradicated within the quarterfinals by Uruguay on penalties.
Rodrigues was simply re-elected on Monday to move the confederation to 2030.
In 2023, he wager on Actual Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to take over one yr later.
Whereas ready for Ancelotti, Brazil retained Fernando Diniz as its coach. Diniz was fired in January 2024 after six matches on the job after Ancelotti prolonged his contract in Spain.
