Carlo Ancelotti's debut Brazilian coach played a no current draw in Ecuador in South America on Thursday.

The 65-year-old Italian left Real Madrid at the end of the European season and was accused of bringing Brazil into the late stages of the 2026 World Cup football match.

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The former AC Milan and Chelsea manager replaced Dorival Junior, who was fired at the end of March for a 4-1 defeat at the hands of dominant champion and bitter rival Argentina.

Thursday's results put Selecao in fourth place at the qualifying table, while Ecuador (the surprise package in the campaign) held second place for 24 points.

Argentina faced Chile late Thursday, leading the ranking with 32 points and is the only team to officially ensure a place in the matches held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Paraguay won third place with a 2-0 victory over Marcelo Bielsa, balancing Ecuador's score.

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Ecuador knew that victory would put them on the brink of qualification and was crowded with crowds on the Estadio monument in Guayaquil.

But the home team was hit before the kickoff when goalkeeper Hernan Galindez suffered muscle pressure in warm-ups and replacement Gonzalo Valle.

If Valle had any tension, they could feel nervous when they were able to pull a shot from Jr. Vinicius' box, which was set up by Gerson after the turnover.

In a game where neither side can control the midfield, there is a possibility of being restricted.

After resting with Ecuador, the pattern continued, missing the injured forward and Enner Valencia in an effort to pose a threat.

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Real Madrid star Vinicius was quiet for most of the game, while Rodrygo was absent and Brazil lacked offensive play.

The best start was in the 75th minute when Vinicius fell to the left and cut off Casemiro, but the United midfielder was recalled by Ancelotti to the Nationals, who saw the tamed side foot and handled Valle easily.

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While Ancelotti had no immediate impact, Madrid's coach played Vinicius said he needed time to play his role in his influence.

"I'm so happy to be with us because I've always said he's the best coach I've worked with. It's the best to have the opportunity to work with him in the Brazilian national team."

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He added: "He doesn't have time to show his work, his game plan, because he only has two or three days of training."

The match entered the game with midfielder Matías Galarza, who was only 13 minutes into the game, while Julio Enciso's free throw won Paraguay's later penalty, a major victory against the exhausted Uruguay.

The victory has secured Paraguay's fringe for the first time since winning the South African final in 2010.

Tuesday's victory against Brazil's Sao Paulo will ensure their position in the game.

The top six teams in the qualifying round of 10 teams go directly to the World Cup draw, while the seventh team must enter the Federal inter-playoffs.

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