In the World Cup qualification, record world champion Brazil still has a good starting position despite the draw.
Carlo Ancelotti stumbled with his team in his debut as Brazil’s national football coach. In the World Cup qualifying match against Ecuador, the Selecao did not get past a 0-0 draw. The point gain brought the record world champion a little closer to the World Cup finals next year.
After 15 of 18 games, Brazil is in fourth place in the qualifying group, which would mean a direct starting place in the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Carlo Ancelotti misses a win in his Brazil debut
Ancelotti “satisfied” despite draw
Ancelotti, who strengthened the midfield with returnee Casemiro after only two training sessions with the complete squad for the match in Guayaquil, praised the “defensive level” and said: “It was a good draw, and we are satisfied with the game.”