Brazil, Ancelotti and Ecuador
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying match against Ecuador on Thursday was Carlo Ancelotti’s first as Brazil coach since he replaced Dorival Junior, who had been sacked following a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of world champions Argentina in March,
Carlo Ancelotti, the legendary Italian tactician and former Real Madrid boss, is set to lead the Selecao for the first time when Brazil takes on Ecuador.
Brazil managed only two shots on target during their stalemate away to Ecuador in the Italian’s first game in charge.
Carlo Ancelotti will make his long-awaited debut as the head coach of Brazil's national team on Thursday when the five-time World Cup winners travel to Ecuador in one of the final matches of South America's World Cup qualifying competition.
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Sporting News on MSNEcuador vs. Brazil expert football tips, prediction, odds and best betting for Ancelotti debut in World Cup qualifyingCarlo Ancelotti will make his long-awaited debut in charge of Brazil as the Selecao travel to Guayacil for a meeting with Ecuador on Thursday.Don Carlo has been reportedly coveted by Brazil for years,
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Brazil’s new manager Carlo Ancelotti said his side lacked ‘sharpness in attack’ as his first match in charge ended with a tepid goalless draw against Ecuador. Richarlison and Vinicius Jr started up front for Brazil in the former Real Madrid manager’s first match as an international coach.
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful Raphinha will help sharpen his team's attack when they face Paraguay at home, the Italian said after blaming poor pitch conditions for Thursday's goalless draw with Ecuador.