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.

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's reign as Brazil boss started with a lacklustre 0-0 draw away at Ecuador in South American World Cup qualifying. The five-time World Cup winners were unable to break down a resolute Ecuador defence,