Here are the official starting lineups for both the Ecuador national football team and the Brazil team for their CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 Qualifying Round 15 clash on 5 June, 2025.
This WC qualifier match vs Ecuador, also Carlo Ancelotti‘s first as manager of the Brazilian men’s national team, ended in a 0:0 draw.
Ecuador La Tri vs Brazil starting lineups and substitutes June 2025
Gonzalo Valle
Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie, Estupinan
Angulo (Yaimar Medina 89), Caicedo, Vite, Minda (Preciado 46)
Yeboah (Kevin Rodriguez 78), Franco
Note- Hernan Galindez was originally supposed to start as goalkeeper (see infographic below), but suffered a warm-up injury, and was replaced by Gonzalo Valle, who also ended up making his senior Ecuador international debut against Brazil.
Brazil national football team playing XI vs Ecuador World Cup Qualifying June 2025
Alisson
Vanderson, Marquinhos, Aleksandro, Alex Sandro
Bruno Guimaraes (Andreas Pereira 90+2), Casemiro, Gerson (Andrey Santos 78)
Estevao (Martinelli 64), Richarlison (Matheus Cunha 64), Vini Jr
Lille defender Aleksandro made his Brazil debut in this WC qualifier against Ecuador- the first new cap given by Carlo Ancelotti as Brasil manager.
Ecuador vs Brazil 0:0 Key Match Stats June 2025
Ball possession: Ecuador 53% | Brazil 47%
Total Shots/attempts: Ecuador 7| Brazil 3
Shots on target: Ecuador 3 | Brazil 2
Passes: Ecuador 485 | Brazil 449
Corners: Ecuador 4| Brazil 3
In Carlo Ancelotti’s first game as Brazil football manager, they had lesser possession & shots than Ecuador.