Tite, whose real name is Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, is the current head coach of the Brazil national football team. He was born on May 25, 1961, in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. Tite's coaching career started in the early 1990s, and he gained recognition while coaching Gremio in the Brazilian domestic league. In 2016, he took over the reins of the Brazilian national team, leading them to a successful qualification campaign for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Tite's impressive resume includes several domestic titles, and he is known for his ability to build strong team dynamics, tactical flexibility, and focus on player development.
Joachim Löw, born on February 3, 1960, in Schönau, West Germany, is the head coach of the German national football team. Löw had a brief playing career before shifting his focus to coaching. He gained prominence as an assistant coach under Jürgen Klinsmann during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where Germany finished in third place. In 2008, Löw took over as the head coach and led Germany to victory in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Known for his tactical astuteness and emphasis on attacking football, Löw has been instrumental in Germany's consistent performances in major tournaments.
Jorge Sampaoli, born on March 13, 1960, in Casilda, Argentina, is the current head coach of the Argentina national football team. Sampaoli's coaching journey started in Chile, where he achieved remarkable success with Club Universidad de Chile, winning several domestic titles and the Copa Sudamericana. He further gained recognition for his coaching philosophy and attacking style of play. In 2015, Sampaoli took charge of the Chile national team and guided them to victory in the Copa America. In 2017, he became the head coach of Argentina, leading them to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Sampaoli is known for his animated touchline presence and his ability to motivate his players.
Julen Lopetegui, born on August 28, 1966, in Asteasu, Spain, was the former head coach of the Spanish national football team. Lopetegui had a successful playing career as a goalkeeper and transitioned into coaching after retirement. He gained recognition for his work with Spain's youth teams, leading them to victory in the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Lopetegui took over as the head coach of the senior national team in 2016 and successfully guided them through the qualification stages of the 2018 World Cup. However, he was controversially sacked on the eve of the tournament due to his announcement as Real Madrid's new head coach.
Didier Deschamps, born on October 15, 1968, in Bayonne, France, is the current head coach of the French national football team. Deschamps enjoyed a successful playing career, captaining France to victory in the 1998 World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2000. After retirement, Deschamps transitioned into coaching and gained experience at several clubs, including Monaco, Juventus, and Marseille. In 2012, he was appointed as the head coach of the French national team. Under Deschamps' guidance, France reached the final of the 2016 Euro and emerged victorious in the 2018 World Cup. He is known for instilling discipline, organizing his teams well tactically, and his ability to create a cohesive unit.