RIO DE JANEIRO, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as manager of Brazil's national team for another four years, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.

The 66-year-old Italian joined Brazil last May on a deal running until this year's World Cup, which begins next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

"For the past year, we have been working to take the Brazil national team back to the top of world football," Ancelotti said in a statement on the CBF's official website.

"But the confederation and I want more. More victories, more time, more work. We are very happy to announce that we will continue together for another four years. We will move forward together through to the 2030 World Cup. I want to thank the confederation for its trust. Thank you, Brazil, for the warm welcome and for all the affection."

Ancelotti has overseen five wins, two draws and three losses since his appointment.

In February, CBF president Samir Xaud told reporters that talks were underway to secure the former Real Madrid manager on a long-term deal.

Brazil will begin its 2026 World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13 before also facing Haiti and Scotland in the group stage. ■