Brazil were winless in their last four matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Selecao have lost all of their last three matches. Brazil finally broke the cycle of defeat. Despite getting 3 points against Ecuador, they suffered a lot in the field game.
Brazil beat Ecuador 1-0 at home in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Saturday (September 7) Bangladesh time. Rodrigo’s only goal left Brazil alive.
Brazil got a good chance in the third minute of the match. Rodrigo’s free kick could not be headed on target from the penalty spot by Luis Eich. The ball goes off the crossbar.
But it didn’t take long to see the goal. Rodrigo found the net in the 30th minute of the match. Lucas Paqueta receives the ball and passes to Rodrigo. With the ball, he turned to the opposite side and took a shot past an Ecuadorian defender. The trajectory of the ball changed a little after touching a defender of Ecuador and the ball found the net.
Ecuador had a big chance in added time of the first half. Goalkeeper Alison saved Brazil in this trip. Keicedo’s strong shot was first blocked by Alison, and the return shot was saved from the goal line by Gabriel Magaliais. Brazil went into the break with a one-goal lead.
In the second half, the match was very intense with attack-counter-attack. However, neither team could create a sure opportunity. Ecuador were awarded a free kick in a dangerous area during the added time of the match. But they could not use the opportunity. Selesaora confirmed full 3 points. With this victory, some relief has returned to the Brazil camp.
10 points for Brazil in 3 wins in 7 matches. The five-time world champions are number four on the points list. Ecuador dropped to six with 8 points in a draw. Argentina is the world champion with 18 points.
