When is Brazil - Ecuador? How to watch on TV, stream online | South American Qualifiers

Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resumes in South America, with Argentina and Uruguay leading the way at the top of the standings after six games.

Brazil surprisingly languish in sixth place having only racked up seven points from two wins and a draw in their opening six games and will be looking to amend matters when Ecuador are the visitors to the Estadio Major Antônio Couto Pereira (Curitiba) on Friday.

Ecuador’s La Tricolor sit one place above Brazil with both teams expected to secure one of the top six places in the ten team table that grants an automatic spot at the 2026 World Cup.

There is also the possible consolation of a seventh place finish which would open the back door to progressing to the Mexico, Canada and US co-hosted competition via an intercontinental play-off with the 2026 World Cup the first of its kind to feature 48 participating nations.

Watch a live stream of Brazil-Ecuador on Fanatiz.

Drone spy scandal

On Wednesday, Brazilian police arrested three men who used a drone to spy during a training session being carried out by the national team as Dorival Junior’s prepare for their qualifiers in the city of Curitiba (Ecuador at home and then away tot Paraguay).

One of the detained individuals is Brazilian, another Venezuelan and the third Ecuadorian, although he claimed to be Colombian.

What time does Brazil - Ecuador start?

The game between Brazil and Ecuador will be played on Friday in Curitiba, September 6 with kick off at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

How can I watch Brazil - Ecuador?

The following channels and streaming services will be broadcasting the game live in the US: UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, ViX.

Remember, you can watch a live stream of Brazil against Ecuador on Fanatiz.