Brazil’s soccer confederation has announced that Davide Ancelotti has joined his father, Carlo Ancelotti, as an assistant coach for the five-time World Cup champions.

Ecuador and Brazil are set to face off in one of the most anticipated matchups of the CONMEBOL qualifiers at Estadio Monumental. With Ecuador unbeaten in their last eight matches and Brazil eager to bounce back under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti,

Carlo Ancelotti's debut as coach of Brazil ended in a goalless draw in Ecuador in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday. The 65-year-old Italian, who left Real Madrid at the end of the European season, has been charged with taking Brazil through the latter stages of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.