Ecuador vs. Brazil: Head-to-Head Record, Rivalry History & Key Matches Ahead of World Cup Qualifier 2025
Published: June 3, 2025 | Last Updated: June 4, 2025
By Andrew Delaney, Sports Reporter
When Ecuador host Brazil in Guayaquil on Thursday night, it will mark the 37th official meeting between the two South American nations. Both teams are on track to qualify for next summer’s World Cup, but while Ecuador’s rise has been recent and impressive, Brazil’s presence on the global stage has been nothing short of iconic.
Over the decades, Brazil have dominated this fixture. But signs are emerging that Ecuador are narrowing the gap, particularly on home turf.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Meetings: 36
- Brazil Wins: 28
- Ecuador Wins: 2
- Draws: 6
Brazil controlled the early history of this rivalry, going unbeaten in the first 20 meetings, with 18 wins and 2 draws. The majority of these matches came in the 20th century, particularly during the Copa America.
In fact, Brazil scored 32 goals in the first five encounters alone, all Copa fixtures, setting the tone for what would be a historically lopsided rivalry.
Ecuador’s Historic Wins
Despite the imbalance, Ecuador have had their moments — albeit rare and always at home. Their only two victories came in World Cup qualifiers during the early 2000s:
- 2001: Ecuador 1-0 Brazil
- 2004: Ecuador 1-0 Brazil
What makes these wins more impressive is the caliber of Brazil’s squads at the time. In 2001, Romário, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho featured up front. In 2004, Brazil added Kaká, Ronaldo, Cafu, and Roberto Carlos — and still couldn’t break through Ecuador's defense.
Despite those losses, Brazil and Ecuador both successfully qualified for the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
Modern Era: Brazil Still Unbeaten
Since Ecuador’s last win in 2004, Brazil have gone 13 matches unbeaten against La Tricolor, winning 9 and drawing 4. The most recent clash came in September 2024, when a lone Rodrygo goal gave Brazil a narrow 1-0 victory in Curitiba.
Last 10 Meetings – Full Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 07, 2024 | Brazil vs. Ecuador (WCQ) | 🇧🇷 1-0 🇪🇨 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Ecuador vs. Brazil (WCQ) | 🇪🇨 1-1 🇧🇷 |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Brazil vs. Ecuador (Copa) | 🇧🇷 1-1 🇪🇨 |
| Jun 05, 2021 | Brazil vs. Ecuador (WCQ) | 🇧🇷 2-0 🇪🇨 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Brazil vs. Ecuador (WCQ) | 🇧🇷 2-0 🇪🇨 |
| Sep 01, 2016 | Ecuador vs. Brazil (WCQ) | 🇪🇨 0-3 🇧🇷 |
| Sep 10, 2014 | Brazil vs. Ecuador (Friendly) | 🇧🇷 1-0 🇪🇨 |
| Jul 13, 2011 | Brazil vs. Ecuador (Copa) | 🇧🇷 4-2 🇪🇨 |
| Mar 29, 2009 | Ecuador vs. Brazil (WCQ) | 🇪🇨 1-1 🇧🇷 |
| Oct 17, 2007 | Brazil vs. Ecuador (WCQ) | 🇧🇷 5-0 🇪🇨 |
What’s at Stake This Time?
Brazil are chasing another dominant qualifying campaign to maintain their record of never missing a World Cup, while Ecuador aim to qualify for back-to-back tournaments — a historic achievement for the rising Andean nation.
The Selecao will enter Thursday’s clash as favorites, but Guayaquil’s atmosphere, Ecuador's high energy, and recent improvement could make this a tighter contest than the stats suggest.
Final Word
While the numbers still point heavily in Brazil’s favor, Ecuador have shown before — especially at home — that they can pull off surprises. With both teams on track for qualification, this isn’t just about points; it’s a test of character, consistency, and legacy.
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