Ecuador 0-0 Brazil, FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Toothless Vinicius Fails To Inspire In Ancelotti바카라�s Debut

Ecuador held Brazil to a goalless draw in Matchday 15 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers on Thursday, 5 June, in what was manager Carlo Ancelotti바카라�s debut for the visitors. Despite the attacking intent shown by Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior, Brazil could not create enough chances to break down the Ecuadorian defence. The hosts, needing just three points to secure automatic qualification, also failed to trouble Alisson바카라�s goal for most of the match, resulting in a debut match devoid of quality and flair.

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Updated on: 6 June 2025 3:31 pm

World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer: Brazil vs Ecuador

World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer: Ecuador vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Patricio Teran

Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes, left, and Ecuador's Pervis Estupinan battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer: Ecuador vs Brazil

World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer: Brazil vs Ecuador | Photo: AP/Dolores Ochoa

Brazil's Casemiro, left, and Ecuador's Kevin Rodriguez jump for a header during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Brazil vs Ecuador

FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Ecuador vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Dolores Ochoa

Brazil's Vinicius Junior falls while fighting for the ball with Ecuador's Joel Ordonez during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Ecuador vs Brazil

FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Brazil vs Ecuador | Photo: AP/Dolores Ochoa

Brazil's Estevao, left, and Ecuador's Piero Hincapie battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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Brazil Ecuador Wcup Soccer: Brazil vs Ecuador

Ecuador Brazil Wcup Soccer: Ecuador vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Patricio Teran

Ecuador's Angelo Preciado, top, and Brazil's Alex Sandro battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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Ecuador Brazil Wcup Soccer: Ecuador vs Brazil

Brazil Ecuador Wcup Soccer: Brazil vs Ecuador | Photo: AP/Dolores Ochoa

Ecuador's Nilson Angulo controls the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Brazil at Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match: Brazil vs Ecuador

World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match: Ecuador vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Dolores Ochoa

Ecuador's Alan Minda, left, and Brazil's Alex Sandro battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match: Ecuador vs Brazil

World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match: Brazil vs Ecuador | Photo: AP/Patricio Teran

Ecuador's Piero Hincapie, right, and Brazil's Alexsandro Ribeiro battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador.