The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification of CONMEBOL between Ecuador vs Brazil is scheduled on Tuesday, June 05, 2025, at 19:00 ET at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Ecuador. Brazil was sacked after the 4-1 defeat to Argentina in March’s qualifying window, but Ecuador have not beaten Brazil since 2000.
Neymar returns to the Santos squad but will be absent for the 2026 Cup qualifiers, and Rodrygo is facing Injury and lack of fitness issues. Carlo Ancelotti will take charge of his first game in the Ecuador vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification South American matches.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, Argentina lead the CONMEBOL standings with 28 points in 13 matches, and Brazil is in third position in the Points table. Both teams want to secure their performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Possible Starting lineups for Ecuador vs Brazil
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It is one of South America’s most exciting clashes returning as Ecuador hosts Brazil in the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This high-stakes encounter is part of the extended qualification campaign, with 10 South American nations competing in a round-robin format for a spot in the expanded 48-team tournament.
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Ecuador vs Brazil: Potential Starting XI
This would be the starting lineup for the Ecuador vs Brazil match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Neymar and Messi have been left out of the Current squad for the upcoming games due to fitness issues.
Ecuador National Team Squad
- Goalkeepers: David Cabezas, Hernan Galindez, Moises Ramirez, Gonzalo Valle.
- Defenders: Xavier Arreaga, Pervis Estupinan, Piero Hincapie, Joel Ordonez, William Pacho, Felix Torres, Cristian Ramirez.
- Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Denil Castillo, Alan Franco, Yaimer Medina, Alan Minda, Kendry Paez, Gonzalo Plata, Bryan Ramirez, Pedro Vite, John Yeboah.
- Forwards: Nilson Angulo, Leonardo Campana, John Mercado, Kevin Rodriguez, Enner Valencia.
- Ecuador Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Galindez (GK); Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie; Franco, Caicedo, Vite, Estupinan; Ramirez, Rodriguez, Mercado
- Ecuador injuries: Valencia (thigh), Plata (knee).
Brazil National Team Squad
- Goalkeepers: Alisson, Bento, Hugo Souza
- Defenders: Alexsandro, Carlos Augusto, Lucas Beraldo, Danilo, Marquinhos, Leo Ortiz, Wesley, Vanderson.
- Midfielders: Casemiro, Ederson, Gerson, Bruno Guimaraes, Andreas Pereira, Andrey Santos.
- Forwards: Antony, Matheus Cunha, Estevao, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, Richarlison, Vinicius Jr.
- Brazil Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK); Danilo, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Ederson; Antony, Cunha, Raphinha; Vini Jr
- Brazil injuries: Ederson, Eder Militao (knee), Bremer (knee), Neymar (fitness).
Match Information
- When: Thursday, June 5
- Stadium: Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium
- Time: 23:00 GMT/ 19:00 ET/ 16:00 PT
- Where to watch CONMEBOL Ecuador vs Brazil? SBS On Demand
- UK: Premier Sports
- USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
- Nigeria: Startimes World Football
- Live Score: fifa.com, FWCN.com
CONMEBOL Standing before the match
| Pos | Clubs | Pld | Win | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ecuador | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 23 |
| 4 | Brazil | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 16 | +4 | 21 |
Ecuador and Brazil H2H Match
Brazil last defeated Ecuador twenty-five years ago, and it has been 3 years since they played a H2H match against each other.
Currently in the points table, Brazil ranks 4th, while Ecuador holds the 2nd position. Brazil won 6 of the last 10 head-to-head games, whereas Ecuador won only one game.
- 27 January 2022 – Ecuador 1–1 Brazil (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
- 27 June 2021 – Brazil 1–1 Ecuador (Copa América 2021)
- 4 September 2017 – Brazil 2–0 Ecuador (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
- 1 September 2016 – Ecuador 0–3 Brazil (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
- 4 June 2016 – Brazil 0–0 Ecuador (Copa América 2016)
- 9 September 2014 – Brazil 1–0 Ecuador (International Friendly)
- 4 July 2011 – Brazil 4–2 Ecuador (Copa América 2011)
- 17 October 2007 – Brazil 5–0 Ecuador (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
- 28 March 2001 – Brazil 3–0 Ecuador (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
- 28 March 2000 – Ecuador 1–0 Brazil (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
Head-to-Head All-time
- Total matches: 36
- Ecuador won: 2
- Brazil won: 28
- Draws: 6
Last 10 Matches’ Performance of both teams
| Team | Won | Lost | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 07 | 02 | 01 |
| Brazil | 05 | 01 | 04 |
Ecuador vs Brazil Prediction
- Brazil – 3
- Ecuador – 0
How to Watch Ecuador vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match
Fans can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match on Premier Sports in the UK, ViX and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo in the USA, and Startimes World Football in Nigeria.
