US EditionBrazil Held in Ancelotti Debut, Paraguay Move Closer to Qualifying
- Brazil played a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in a South American World Cup qualifier on June 5, 2025, in Guayaquil under new coach Carlo Ancelotti.
- This outcome came amid Brazil's ongoing offensive difficulties and Ancelotti's constrained opportunity to familiarize himself with the team ahead of his first match.
- Brazil created few clear chances, with Casemiro hitting the post and taking a powerful long-range shot saved by Ecuador goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle.
- Brazil remains fourth with 22 points while Ecuador stays second with 24 points in qualifying, and Ancelotti described his debut as "a special" gift.
- The draw shows defensive improvement but adds pressure on Brazil to improve attack before facing Paraguay next, affecting World Cup qualification hopes.
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I have coached over 1,800 matches in my career, but this was my first as national team coach and I felt something special in my heart. I am happy to be able to work with the Brazilian Football Confederation and for me it is a gift to be here.
"Carlo Ancelotti has a serious problem! "International media are making a devastating verdict after the tired zero number between Brazil and Ecuador. The debut of coach Carlo Ancelotti as team leader of Brazil did not go as desired. Against the defensively well organized Ecuadorian landlords the top nation found hardly clear chances in Guayaquil. In the end there was only a 0:0 in the South American qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Ancelott…
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Brazil draws 0-0 with Ecuador in World Cup qualifying in Ancelotti's debut as coach
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw Thursday in a South American World Cup qualifying game that marked Carlo Ancelotti's debut as national team coach. The match in Guayaquil offered few scoring opportunities for either team, and featured once again a Brazilian lineup that struggled to be creative. Ecuador edged closer to one of the direct World Cup spots by maintaining second place in the round robin competition with 24 points. B…
Carlo Ancelotti, who moved from Real Madrid a few weeks ago, has had a lackluster start to his career with the Brazilian men's national team - the team coached by the strategist drew 0-0 with Ecuador in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
On Thursday, for Carlo Ancelotti's lead lead in the Brazilian selection, the Seleçao made a draw against L-Ecuador.
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