Brazil will be the centre of attention when they play their first game back following their elimination from the Copa America in 2024. In their seventh 2026 World Cup qualifying match, the Selecao will face Ecuador in an attempt to increase their lead in points by three. With only seven points from their first six games, Seleção is currently sixth on the points standings, indicating that they have not had an easy time of it.
Conversely, Ecuador has a considerably higher point total than Seleção. With eight points from six games, the Tricolours hold the fifth position in the rankings. They will be eager to keep up their winning ways after being unbeaten in their previous five qualifying matches.
Kick Off
Saturday, September 7, 6:30 AM IST
Friday, September 6, 10:00 PM GMT-3
Venue: Couto Pereira, Brazil
Recent Form
Brazil (in all competitions): D-D-W-D-D
Ecuador (in all competitions): D-D-W-L-W
Head-to-head record:
Total Matches: 35
Brazil Wins: 27
Ecuador Wins: 2
Draws: 6
Some notable matches include:
1945 Copa America: Brazil 9-2 Ecuador
2007 Copa America: Brazil 5-0 Ecuador
2021 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Brazil 2-0 Ecuador
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
Predicted Lineup
Brazil Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Alisson (GK); Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana; Guimaraes, Gomes; Raphinha, Paqueta, Rodrygo; Endrick
Ecuador Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Hernan(GK); Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Franco, Caicedo; Yeboah, Paez, Sarmiento; Valencia
Prediction for Brazil vs Ecuador
Both teams have enough quality to get the better of each other, but Seleção have a slight edge going into the game because of the recent form of their players. Expect Brazil to pull off a hard-fought win against the Triclours.
Prediction: Brazil 2-0 Ecuador
