- Davide Ancelotti is the son of legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti and is serving as his assistant during the World Cup.
- The 36-year-old previously served assistant to his father at a number of clubs including Bayern, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid.
- Ancelotti gained his first head coach experience at Botafogo in 2025, leading them to a sixth-place finish and Copa Libertadores qualification.
- After the World Cup, Davide will take over as the manager of Ligue 1 side Lille. He replaces Bruno Génésio and is described by Lille's sporting director Olivier Létang as a "young, dynamic, and corporate-minded coach" who develops young players.
- Ancelotti expressed his ambition for Lille, calling it "a serious club, one with ambition" as he looks ahead to the new season.
