As the South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume, Brazil are set to face one of their favorite opponents: Ecuador.
The Seleção have overwhelmingly prevailed in most meetings with La Tri, especially when playing at home. Brazil have won all six World Cup qualifying matches against Ecuador on home soil.
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Overall, these teams have faced off 12 times in World Cup qualifiers, with Brazil holding a strong record: seven wins (20 goals scored), three draws, and only two losses (six goals conceded).
Both of Brazil’s losses occurred away from home, where Ecuador hold a slight edge: two victories, two draws, and one defeat, which was a 3-0 loss.
In fact, those are the only two occasions where Brazil have ever lost to Ecuador.
In the Copa América, the two sides have met 15 times, with Brazil winning 12 of those encounters, while the remaining three ended in draws.
Overall, Brazil and Ecuador have clashed 35 times across all competitions, with the Verdeamarela recording 27 victories, six draws, and just two losses.
