In just 2 games, An Shuai led Brazil into the World Cup! He conceded 0 goals with two midfielders and activated 170 million forwards.

Ancelotti took Brazil into the World Cup in just two games! The double midfielder blocked the opponent in vain, which also caused the 170 million euro forward Vinicius to explode. This is the magic of the famous Italian coach - it took him less than a month from the trough to the promotion. On his 66th birthday, fans used tifo to celebrate his birthday, and players used victory to give back their trust. Brazil secured a spot in the US, Canada and Mexico World Cup in advance, ending the nightmare of conceding goals in four consecutive games. Double midfielders Casemiro and Guimaraes built a steel defense line, and Vinicius scored at the pseudo-9 position to end the ball drought. An Shuai's pragmatic tactics rekindled the fire of hope.

Ancelotti officially took over Brazil on May 13, 2025, the team was at the bottom of the World Cup. During his former Dorival coaching, Brazil lost 1-4 to Argentina in March 2025, and was double-killed by his opponent, falling to fourth place in South America. What's worse is that the team lost goals in four consecutive World Cup qualifiers, with lots of loopholes in defense, and the trust of fans and media in local coaches fell to freezing point. The Brazilian Football Association has offered an annual salary of 18 million euros for the first time, and invited the coach of the five-time Champions League champions to become the first foreign coach in team history, with the goal directly aiming at the 2026 World Cup. After taking office, An Shuai immediately faced severe challenges: the first game of the World Cup in June was away against the strong plateau enemy Ecuador, Quito was 2,852 meters above sea level, and physical fitness and tactical response became a key test.

The first match was staged on June 6, 2025, and Brazil challenged Ecuador, the second in the standings away. Ancelotti boldly changed the lineup and activated Casemiro and Guimaraes to form double midfielders. The two contributed 15 steals and interceptions throughout the game, completely blocking the opponent's midfield offensive. Brazil's ball possession rate reached 62%, but its shooting rate was only 25%, and it finally tied the strong opponent 0-0. This draw ended Brazil's losing streak, and An Shuai's defensive system has begun to show results. Post-match data showed that Brazil only gave Ecuador three shots in the whole game, and its defensive efficiency increased by 25% compared with its predecessor. Plateau scored points away from home, laying the foundation for advancement. The second life-and-death battle started on June 11, 2025, with Brazil facing Paraguay, which ranked third at home. This day coincides with An Shuai's 66th birthday. Maracana Stadium fans played a huge tifo to celebrate his birthday. Vinicius received a cross from the wing in the 63rd minute, scored at the fake No. 9 position, scoring the only goal in the game, helping Brazil win 1-0. This victory ended Paraguay's record of nine consecutive unbeaten games and also allowed Brazil to advance to the World Cup two rounds ahead of schedule. An Shuai coached the first two games with 1 win, 1 draw, 0 goals conceded, and his defensive data were outstanding: Guimares averaged 12 kilometers per game, Casemiro's pass success rate was as high as 85%, and the combination of double midfielders doubled the hardness of Brazil's midfield.

tactically, Ancelotti completely reshaped Brazil's offensive and defensive system. He abandoned the traditional 4-3-3 formation and instead adopted a 4-2-3-1 layout. Double midfielder Casemiro and Guimarez were responsible for interception and output, liberating the frontcourt attackers. After returning to the national team, Casemiro started in a row, and averaged 4 steals per game; Guimaras used running to cover the entire game, and the two teamed up to form a "steel meat grinder". After the game, An Shuai said bluntly: "I am an Italian, and the clean sheet makes me happiest." Data shows that Brazil's average shots in these two World Cup qualifiers have been reduced from 12 of his predecessor to 7, and its defensive aggressiveness has been significantly improved.

Vinitius's explosion became the biggest highlight. An Shuai transformed him from a winger to a fake ninth, allowing him to retreat freely and interlude. Against Paraguay, he scored his first goal in the last 12 games, ending an embarrassing record of only 6 goals in 39 games. During the game, Vinicius completed 5 key passes and 3 successful passes. The forward, worth 170 million euros, finally realized his talent in the national team. An Shuai's training made him feel as if he was in the frontcourt, and he also actively participated in counter-attacks during defense, with an average running distance of 1.5 kilometers higher than before.

Brazil advanced to the 2026 World Cup, continuing its full attendance record since 1930. After this round, Brazil and Ecuador joined hands to qualify, and with Argentina, which advanced earlier, 6 places in South America have been designated for 3 seats. Brazil will play against Chile and Bolivia for the remaining schedule, but the pressure to advance has been lifted. An Shuai's short-term goal was successfully completed, and he used two games to prove that pragmatic defense can win better than gorgeous offense. Casemiro's return and Vinicius' activation have become the core driving force for this turnaround.