Brazil may be under new management with Carlo Ancelotti taking over, but that doesn't mean that some of the same problems don't remain following a 0-0 draw with Ecuador. Ancelotti shook up the squad as Casemiro returned to the Brazil starting XI,

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure.

Vinícius Júnior is optimistic Brazil will be ready to make a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti.

Ecuador and Brazil are set to face off in one of the most anticipated matchups of the CONMEBOL qualifiers at Estadio Monumental. With Ecuador unbeaten in their last eight matches and Brazil eager to bounce back under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti,

Carlo Ancelotti makes his managerial debut for the Seleção as Brazil faces off against Ecuador in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Mbizo Mzamane joins Adam Hunt and Ian Joy as they discuss the expectations around Carlo Ancelotti,

Ecuador and Brazil played to a scoreless draw on Matchday 15 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, marking Carlo Ancelotti's debut as head coach of La Canarinha.

Brazil could only muster a lackluster 0–0 draw with Ecuador in Carlo Ancelotti’s first match in charge.

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