Ecuador and Brazil battled to a tense 0-0 draw on June, 2025, in Guayaquil, leaving both teams locked in a fierce race for World Cup qualification. The highly anticipated match, marking Carlo Ancelotti’s debut as Brazil’s head coach, saw Brazil struggle to break down Ecuador’s disciplined defense, with few clear chances on either side.
Vinicius Jr. had the best opportunity for Brazil in the first half, but Ecuador’s goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle denied him with a sharp save. Ecuador threatened after halftime, but striker Nilson Angulo’s effort was ruled offside. Brazil pushed for a winner, with Richarlison and Casemiro coming close, yet the deadlock remained.
The result keeps Ecuador in second place in the South American qualifying standings with 24 points, while Brazil sits fourth on 22 points. Both nations remain on course for a spot in the 2026 World Cup, but the pressure is mounting as the qualifiers reach their final stages.
Brazil now turns its attention to a crucial clash against Paraguay, who are riding high after a 2-0 victory over Uruguay and are level on points with Ecuador in third place. Fans eager to catch Brazil’s next match against Paraguay can watch the live stream on ViX Deportes in the U.S. The match kicks off at:45 PM EDT on June, 2025.
With the race for qualification heating up, every point counts—and the next round could determine who secures a direct ticket to the World Cup.
