Does Carlo Ancelotti Hate Endrick? Hilarious Memes Flood Internet During World Cup

Last Updated:June 19, 2026, 18:35 IST

Carlo Ancelotti’s reluctance to play Endrick has sparked a viral meme storm on X during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans joking about the teenager’s endless wait for minutes.

If you are following the 2026 FIFA World Cup on social media, a specific meme frenzy has taken over the platform X (formerly Twitter). Thousands and thousands of users are sharing sarcastic, hilarious posts about the relationship between Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti and the young forward Endrick, taunting Ancelotti’s alleged refusal to give any opportunities to the 19-year-old.

Ancelotti was Endrick’s manager at Real Madrid and selected him for the World Cup. The teenager was an unused sub in Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco. While the Seleção clearly lost the midfield battle to Morocco, a lack of the typical South American flair was a bigger concern to some supporters, especially with starting centre-forward, Brentford’s Igor Thiago, putting up an underwhelming show.

Check some of the viral memes here:

The numbers around Endrick’s playing time tell a straightforward story. In his debut season at Real Madrid under Ancelotti, the Brazilian forward made 37 appearances but accumulated just 847 minutes — an average of under 23 minutes per game. He did not start a single La Liga match, and five of his seven club goals came in the Copa del Rey. He scored just once in the league across the entire season.

Endrick went on loan to Lyon in the second half of the 2025-26 season on Ancelotti’s advice and produced a brilliant return of eight goals and eight assists in 21 appearances.

What Ancelotti said about Endrick

Ancelotti has defended his decision to leave Endrick out of Brazil’s World Cup draw against Morocco, explaining that his tactical options — he replaced Thiago with Matheus Cunha — offered different qualities.

“l’ll bring Endrick on at the right moment," Ancelotti said ahead of the match against Haiti. “We’ll have to wait a little while. He’ll be important in this World Cup. For me, personally, Endrick is an extraordinary talent. Brazil will make the most of his qualities in this World Cup and in the next one too."

“He is patient, he’s in no rush, and he’s very mature for his age," Ancelotti said. “That’s a very important aspect. His family, too, who are close to him, are very patient. That’s important for a young man."

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