Brazil may be under new management with Carlo Ancelotti taking over, but that doesn't mean that some of the same problems don't remain following a 0-0 draw with Ecuador. Ancelotti shook up the squad as Casemiro returned to the Brazil starting XI,

Ancelotti included a number of Premier League players in his first line-up with Alisson Becker, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro and Richarlison handed starts, but the 0-0 draw keeps Brazil in fourth spot in the South America World Cup qualification standings.

Vinícius Júnior is optimistic Brazil will be ready to make a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti.