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.

Brazil has held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in a South American World Cup qualifying game that marked Carlo Ancelotti’s debut as national team coach.

Brazil could only muster a lackluster 0–0 draw with Ecuador in Carlo Ancelotti's first match in charge. As soon as Ancelotti bid farewell to the Spanish capital, he immediately traveled to South America and got to work with the Seleção.

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.

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,

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Coaching changes often give teams (or national squads) a new boost and open up opportunities for players who had previously seen little action.In this context, the Brazilian National Team began the