Overview

• Carlo Ancelotti made multiple lineup changes, handing debuts to defender Alex and teenager Estêvão as he reshapes the Selecão attack.
• Vinicius Junior produced Brazil’s clearest chance but saw his close-range effort denied by Ecuador goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle.
• An organized Ecuador defense frustrated Brazil, leaving both teams scoreless and Ecuador second on 24 points.
• Paraguay’s 2–0 win over Uruguay elevated them to third place and intensified pressure on Brazil’s next qualifier.
• A win against Paraguay on June 10 is crucial for Brazil to secure a top-six finish and avoid an intercontinental playoff.