The 15th round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup kicked off. Brazil, who played away, missed many scoring opportunities and finally drew 0-0 with Ecuador.

It is worth mentioning that this was also the first game for former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to coach Brazil. In the 22nd minute of the game, Brazil organized an attacking opportunity. Vinicius received a pass from Gerson in the penalty area and shot directly, but the ball was blocked by Ecuadorian goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle.

In the 24th minute, Ecuador tried to counterattack. Caicedo passed the ball to John Yeboah, who took a long shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was intercepted by Brazilian goalkeeper Allison. In the 34th minute, Vinicius made a lob pass to the penalty area, but Casemiro headed the ball but it went high.

In the 43rd minute, William Pacho passed the ball, and Alan Minda received the ball at the top of the penalty area and shot, but it was cleared by the opponent.

In the 53rd minute of the second half, Vinicius passed the defense from the penalty area and made a triangle pass back. Richarlison pushed forward but failed to pose a threat. In the 67th minute, Ecuador created an offensive opportunity. John Yeboa received a pass from Caicedo and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.

In the 76th minute, Vinicius passed the ball to the penalty area, and Casemiro pushed forward to shoot, but the ball was resolved by Ecuadorian goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle. In the 83rd minute, Pedro Vette received the ball and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball missed the post.

In the second half stoppage time, Estupiñan received the pass and broke into the penalty area and shot, but unfortunately the ball went over the goal post.

In the end, Brazil tied with Ecuador 0-0. After 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 rounds, Brazil currently ranks 4th in the standings with 22 points.