Ecuador vs Brazil LIVE: 2026 World Cup qualifier score, stream, lineups and highlights
Brazil eyes qualification in
CONMEBOL
clash against Ecuador
Brazil travels to Guayaquil to face Ecuador in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo on Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m. ET. With four matches remaining in the CONMEBOL qualifying round, Brazil holds fourth place with 21 points, while Ecuador sits in second with 23 points.
Carlo Ancelotti
, newly appointed as Brazil's national team coach, is set to make his international debut following three decades of success in club football. He replaces Dorival Junior, who was dismissed after Brazil suffered a 4-1 defeat against Argentina in March.
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Brazil's starting lineup includes Alisson in goal, a defense led by Marquinhos, and an attacking trio featuring Vinicius Junior, Estevao, and Richarlison. Captain Marquinhos recently lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy with Paris Saint-Germain and emphasized the need for clarity and collective commitment under Ancelotti's leadership.
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Brazil's recent form includes only one win in the last four qualifiers. Defensive consistency remains a priority for Ancelotti heading into this round.
Ecuador maintains strong position despite injury concerns
Ecuador enters Thursday's match with confidence, aiming to secure a fifth World Cup appearance since 2002. However, the team is managing several injuries. Veteran striker Enner Valencia, who leads the squad with five goals in qualifying, is questionable due to a thigh issue. Gonzalo Plata and Leonardo Campana are both ruled out.
The Ecuadorian starting lineup features Galindez in goal, a three-man backline with Ordonez, Pacho, and Hincapie, and an attack supported by Yeboah, Angulo, and Minda. Valencia's availability may be a game-time decision.
Brazil's injury list includes defenders Gabriel Magalhaes (hamstring) and forward Gabriel Jesus (ACL), both unavailable for selection.
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Thursday's fixture marks a pivotal moment in the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign. A win for Brazil would move the five-time world champions closer to confirming their place at the 2026 World Cup, while Ecuador can further solidify its standing with a strong result at home.
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Prediction: Brazil is expected to find the net, but defensive adjustments may still be ongoing. Final score prediction: Ecuador 2-3 Brazil.
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