Carlo Ancelotti made an immediate impact after taking over as Brazil’s head coach, announcing his first squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He surprised many by leaving out two major stars: Neymar and Rodrygo.

Brazil could only muster a lackluster 0–0 draw with Ecuador in Carlo Ancelotti’s first match in charge. As soon as Ancelotti bid farewell to the Spanish capital, he immediately traveled to South America and got to work with the Seleção.

Carlo Ancelotti will make his long-awaited debut as the head coach of Brazil's national team on Thursday when the five-time World Cup winners travel to Ecuador in one of the final matches of South America's World Cup qualifying competition.