MADRID.- The Brazilian legend, Coffeeconsidered this Monday that the 2026 World Cupwhere you hope to shine Endrick and Viniciusit is “the exact moment” for Brazil raise the World Cup.
“Twenty-four years after the last title win, I think it is the exact moment for Brazil,” Cafú told the media in Madrid.
The former Brazilian soccer player is in the Spanish capital as an ambassador for the Laureus sports awards, which are presented this Monday.
Cafú admitted that it is always difficult to win a World Cup, but he considered that the coach Carlo Ancelotti He’s doing a good job.
“We have also brought in a multi-champion coach, which is Carlo Ancelotti, who is going to add to the greatness that is the Brazilian team,” said the legend.
The world champion in 1994 and 2002 with Brazil explained that the strength of the South American team is in the midfield and attack, so Ancelotti is focused on making the defense impenetrable.
“Because if Brazil does not concede goals in a World Cup, they will surely score a goal per game,” predicted Cafú, who showed his hopes of seeing the best Vinicius in the World Cup. Mexico, Canada and USA.
A good moment for Endrick
“The World Cup is the best way for you to reverse any type of controversy,” Cafú explained.
The Brazilian legend recalled that the journey in a World Cup is very short, with few matches that are a showcase for any player.
“In those eight games (if he reaches the final) Vinicius Júnior has the conditions to show the whole world his value and what he can do in terms of football,” said Cafú.
Vinicius, with an assist, was one of the architects of the 3-1 victory over Croatia in a game played on April 1 in Orlando.
In that match, which served to clear up doubts after the defeat against France In another friendly, young Endrick also shone.
“I think it’s a good moment for him,” said Cafú, who considered the transfer of the young Brazilian attacker to the Olympique Lyonnais by the Real Madrid.
“It did him a lot of good. He made him grow, play, appear, be a protagonist. It is obvious that, at Real Madrid, with that many stars, it is difficult for a young man to be a protagonist,” explained the former Brazilian international.
“He is a young man who can give a lot to Brazil and I am sure that Ancelotti is looking at him favorably,” added Cafú, who reiterated his confidence in the Canarinha ahead of the World Cup.
Rivals for the World Cup
“I see Brazil always in good shape for the World Cup with all the difficulties that all teams have, but I see Brazil today more experienced, more aware of what it needs, a team very well trained by Ancelotti,” he insisted.
“Let’s hope that Brazil can have a great World Cup,” said the great Brazilian full-back, who played in three World Cup finals in a row (1994, 1998 and 2002).
Regarding those who may be the strongest rivals for Brazil, Cafú pointed to all the big teams.
“We are talking about Spainof Portugalof Englandof Germanyof Argentinawho is defending her title, her own Hollandwhich is a young team, but very good,” he listed.
“I think that all these great teams are direct rivals of the Brazilian team,” he concluded.
