Venezuela also seeks their first World Cup appearance in history. Currently sitting seventh in the standings, they would be in an intercontinental playoff for a chance at a World Cup berth, and now with a four-point lead on Bolivia, they will set their eyes on catching Colombia for direct qualification instead of the playoff.

Follow the live score and updates from the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifier between Ecuador and Brazil at the Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium.

Ancelotti will take charge of Brazil for the first time on Thursday, as they face Ecuador in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Guayaquil