Coaching national teams presents very different challenges compared to club football, requiring smart management, quick decision-making, and the ability to handle fan pressure. Carlo Ancelotti with Brazil, Thomas Tuchel with England, and Julian Nagelsmann with Germany stand out as the top and strongest coaches on the international scene currently.
These three coaches possess a unique blend of tactical experience, decisive leadership, and the ability to build teams capable of winning major tournaments, keeping them always in the spotlight with high expectations in every competition.
According to PlanetFootball’s ranking, Ancelotti tops the list of the best national team coaches worldwide ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the draw ceremony scheduled in Washington on December 5.
As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup continues, here are the top 10 global coaches according to the network’s ranking:
- Carlo Ancelotti – Brazil
- Thomas Tuchel – England
- Julian Nagelsmann – Germany
- Lionel Scaloni – Argentina
- Didier Deschamps – France
- Luis de la Fuente – Spain
- Marcelo Bielsa – Uruguay
- Roberto Martínez – Portugal
- Ronald Koeman – Netherlands
- Ralf Rangnick – Austria
Each coach is distinguished by his experience and unique style in leading his national team towards achieving great accomplishments in the 2026 World Cup.
Recommended for you
Exhibition City Completes About 80% of Preparations for the Damascus International Fair Launch
Talib Al-Rifai Chronicles Kuwaiti Art Heritage in "Doukhi.. Tasaseem Al-Saba"
Unified Admission Applications Start Tuesday with 640 Students to be Accepted in Medicine
Egypt Post: We Have Over 10 Million Customers in Savings Accounts and Offer Daily, Monthly, and Annual Returns
Al-Jaghbeer: The Industrial Sector Leads Economic Growth
Women’s Associations Accuse 'Entities' of Fueling Hatred and Distorting the Image of Moroccan Women