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Ancelotti’s Brazil Held to Goalless Draw by Ecuador

Ancelotti praised his side’s defensive organisation after a goalless start to qualifying that leaves Brazil fourth in the standings

Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Ecuador v Brazil - Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil, Ecuador - June 5, 2025 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti watches during the match REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
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Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Ecuador v Brazil - Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil, Ecuador - June 5, 2025 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti REUTERS/Santiago Arcos

Overview

  • Brazil’s opening match under Carlo Ancelotti ended 0-0 in Guayaquil with both sides struggling to create clear scoring opportunities.
  • Ancelotti overhauled the lineup by assigning Vinicius Jr. the No. 10 role, recalling veterans Casemiro and Richarlison and handing a debut to 18-year-old Estêvão.
  • The single point leaves Brazil on 22 points in fourth place, two adrift of second-placed Ecuador in the CONMEBOL qualifiers.
  • Argentina has already clinched World Cup qualification with 34 points and Paraguay’s 2-0 win over Uruguay propelled them into third on 24 points.
  • Barcelona winger Raphinha is poised to return for Brazil’s next match against Paraguay on June 10 in São Paulo, potentially boosting their attack.