June 6, 2026
Brazil’s Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks during a press conference at the Granja Comary training center in Teresopolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 30, 2026. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only showcase some of the world’s best players but also a new generation of coaches experiencing football’s biggest stage for the first time.
From decorated club managers such as Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel to former football stars turned tacticians like Fabio Cannavaro, several managers will make their World Cup bow in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Here is a look at some of the coaches set for their first FIFA World Cup appearance.
