(VIDEO) World's Toughest Qualifiers: How Ecuador Welcomed Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil.

South American football is dressed up: the Brazil national team, one of the biggest powers in world football, has arrived in Guayaquil, Ecuador, marking a milestone with the arrival of their brand-new head coach, Carlo Ancelotti. The experienced Italian strategist, known for his successful career with Europe's biggest clubs, steps onto Ecuadorian soil to begin his awaited tenure leading the Canarinha, generating unprecedented anticipation in the region.

The hub of excitement wasn't the airport, but the team hotel in northern Guayaquil. Dozens of Ecuadorian fans, dressed in local club jerseys and even Brazil's own green and yellow, gathered to welcome their idols. They wanted to witness up close the arrival of the stars of the five-time world champions and, above all, the figure of Ancelotti, whose magnetism transcends borders. The verdeamarela's presence is always an event, but on this occasion, the Ancelotti factor elevates the level of enthusiasm in the city.

Training and the Big Debut

After their arrival and the emotional welcome at the hotel, the Brazilian delegation settled into their rooms, where they will establish their base of operations during their stay. Logistics are carefully planned to ensure the comfort and concentration of the players ahead of the important challenges approaching. Guayaquil, with its football fervor, thus becomes the epicenter of continental sports news.

The Canarinha's schedule in Ecuador already has its first key stop. The official training session is scheduled for today, Wednesday, June 4, at the emblematic Estadio Banco Pichincha Monumental, home of Barcelona Sporting Club. This imposing venue will witness the Brazilian national team's first training sessions under Ancelotti's direction, where the coach is expected to begin implementing his ideas and fine-tuning tactical details with his new squad of stars.

The big event everyone is waiting for is Carlo Ancelotti's official debut leading Brazil, which will take place this Thursday, June 5. Ecuador and Brazil will face off in a crucial match for Matchday 15 of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match will be played at the same Estadio Banco Pichincha Monumental in Guayaquil, at 6:00 PM (local time in Ecuador). Fans are eager to see how the team performs under the Italian's leadership, and what the first brushstrokes of his style will be in a national team accustomed to offensive and attractive play. This match is not just another game; it's the beginning of a new era for Brazil, with the dream of conquering future world titles under the guidance of one of the most decorated coaches in football history. Ancelotti's arrival on the Brazilian bench marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for South American football.