Brazil hope brighter times are ahead now Carlo Ancelotti has taken over as national team manager, with the former Real Madrid boss overseeing his first fixture on Thursday.
The 65-year-old’s first international match as a coach comes in a trip to Ecuador as Brazil continue their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. While they are all but certain to reach next summer’s tournament, they will want to confirm their place as swiftly as possible.
