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.

Victory against second-placed overachievers Ecuador would come in handy, even if it will be far from straightforward. Injuries have somewhat limited Ancelotti's options for his debut but he still boasts an array of superstars for the trip to Guayaquil.

Here's how Brazil could line up.

Brazil Predicted Lineup vs. Ecuador (4-2-3-1)

GK: Alisson

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