Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti tops list of highest-paid World Cup coaches
National football federations are investing heavily in their coaching staff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazil manager, leads as the highest-paid coach at the tournament. Other top earners include Thomas Tuchel for England and Mauricio Pochettino for the United States. The rankings highlight the significant financial commitments made to attract elite managerial talent.
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- Carlo Ancelotti earns an annual salary of £8.28 million as Brazil’s manager.
- Thomas Tuchel is the second-highest earner, making £5.06 million per year with England.
- Mauricio Pochettino of the United States receives £4.53 million annually.
- Julian Nagelsmann (Germany), Roberto Martinez (Portugal), and Fabio Cannavaro (Uzbekistan) also feature among the top earners.
- The list includes managers from established football nations as well as newcomers like Uzbekistan’s Fabio Cannavaro.
