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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti surprised many when he said he would be Canada’s fans at the World Cup in Qatar
Italy’s play-off defeat by North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying earlier in the year sealed the Azzurri’s fate and confirmed their second successive World Cup absence, forcing many fans on the Italian peninsula to support other national teams. in Qatar.
A popular choice is that of Argentina because millions of Argentines have Italian ancestry, but others have been a little more creative.
While speaking to Rai Radio Uno in April, Ancelotti confirmed which country he is supporting at the World Cup.
“At the World Cup I will support Canada, they have been absent for several years and they are my second home. The president of the Canadian Federation is from Abruzzo, so I will cheer for Canada,” Ancelotti said.
He said the same to Prime Video that one day he will probably be the coach of the Canadian National Team.
“Yes, it could be a National team, but it’s early now. Certainly not for this World Cup. 2026 World Cup or not? Can happen. If it’s Canada, why not? I like that, of course. Canada has done very well.”
Ancelotti is married to Mariann Barrena McClay, a Canadian economist, another reason why he supports John Herdman’s team.
Canada has a big job ahead of them at the World Cup, having been drawn in a group with Belgium, Croatia and Morocco. A good result with Belgium could help them get through the group stage and reach the 1/8 finals.
