Reported salary figures from the 2026 World Cup place Carlo Ancelotti at the top of the managerial earnings chart with €10 million per year from Brazil. He leads Julian Nagelsmann (€7 million), Mauricio Pochettino (€6 million), and Thomas Tuchel (€5.8 million). The rankings highlight how major football nations are investing heavily in experienced coaches, reflecting the growing importance placed on elite managerial leadership in the pursuit of World Cup success.