Brazilian soccer great Pele has come out in support of embattled Brazil coach Dunga, insisting the 1994 World Cup-winning captain is the best man for the job.

Dunga has come under mounting pressure after Brazil's poor start to its 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Selecao have collected just nine points from their first six qualifiers, and draws against Uruguay and Paraguay last month have led to calls for him to be replaced by Corinthians coach Tite.

"Dunga and Tite have different characteristics, but I like them both," said Pele, a three-time World Cup winner, in an interview with the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper.