Ever since the FIFA World Cup 2026 began, moments of the tournament have taken over social media platforms like wildfire
One such moment between Brazil Coach Carlo Ancelotti and teenage star Endrick has sparked a wave of memes.
Not aware of the trending topic of the internet? Worry not, here is everything you need to know about it.
Carlo Ancelotti vs Endrick explained as their memes go viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
"Carlo Ancelotti, o senhor viu? O Endrick está no 37° andar daquele prédio"
Ancelotti imediatamente: pic.twitter.com/YUjncl8tuS
— BDO Série A (@brasileiraoopre) June 15, 2026
Endrick-Ancelotti memes widely known as Ancelotti vs Endrick is a massive trending meme of the internet during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The meme humorously suggests Italy’s legendary head coach Carlo Ancelotti has a deep hatred for their prodigy Brazilian star Endrick and that he will do anything to avoid giving him playing time.
The meme came to limelight at Real Madrid, where the 67-year old Italian football manager deployed Endrick very conservatively from the bench behind superstars like Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícus Jr.
Endrick: me puedo subir contigo en el coche?
Ancelotti: pic.twitter.com/P5M78Q1osr
— nenn (fan) (@FCB_nenn) June 23, 2026
The meme trend once again originated during the FIFA World Cup 2026, after the coach left him benched for the entire 90 minutes during Brazil’s frustrating draw against Morocco.
The meme entirely relies on making Ancelotti into a vindictive supervillain who refuses to sub Endrick under any circumstances.
endrick:”mio figlio finalmente ha iniziato a camminare”
ancelotti: pic.twitter.com/wYKEhome5h
— downiEL 🇧🇷 (@D4nn1el999) June 21, 2026
Despite the meme taking over the internet, the two maintain a good relationship, and the striker even defended his coach, saying Ancelotti is doing what is best for his development and to ensure that his team wins.
Who is Endrick?
Endrick whose full name is Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa Pessoa is a professional football player from Brazil, who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Lyon on loan from Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.
Standing at 1.73m that is 5 feet 8 inches, Endrick became a Christian and was baptised at Lagoinha Baptist Church in Madrid.
The player married his long-time girlfriend, Gabriely Miranda in September 2024.
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