📋 Like the line-up? Have your say! Brazil squad named for Ancelotti’s debut | OneFootball

The time has come!

The Brazilian National Team is already defined for the eagerly awaited duel against Ecuador.

The match will kick off at 8 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (5) at the Estádio Monumental Banco Pichincha, in Guayaquil - a city with no altitude.

This is valid for the 15th round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

And it marks the debut of Carlo Ancelotti.

Situations in the table 📊

Brazil is, with 21 points, in fourth place.

It has two points less than Ecuador, which is the vice-leader.

It can mathematically guarantee its spot in the World Cup next year on Fifa's next matchday.

The only team already assured a spot in the World Cup, which will be played in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, is leader Argentina, with 31 points.

See the complete standings here.

Ecuador 🇪🇨

Sebastián Beccacece even called him up, but Plata was cut due to a knee injury.

This situation caused controversy, as Flamengo had reported that he was not in playing condition.

Enner Valencia, on the other hand, did not recover in time to be an option. And he won't even be on the bench.

The bets are on the great phases of Pacho, from PSG, and Moisés Caicedo, from Chelsea.

Brazil 🇧🇷

Ancelotti will not have the suspended Raphinha, one of Barcelona's top players this season.

The defense will have Alexsandro, from Lille, alongside Marquinhos. And Alex Sandro on the left.

Casemiro, back after almost two years, will indeed be the first defensive midfielder.

And another old acquaintance of Carleto will start in the attack: Richarlison.

Estêvão will be the right winger.

In the starting lineup, it will be: Alisson, Vanderson, Marquinhos, Alex, and Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, and Gerson; Estevão, Richarlison, and Vini Jr.

Wesley was left out and won't even be on the bench.

Carlos Augusto, Casemiro, Danilo, Gabriel Martinelli, Léo Ortiz, Matheus Cunha, Richarlison, and Vini Júnior are all one yellow card away from suspension.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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