Brazil’s national football team will play in Curitiba for the first time in over two decades when they host Ecuador at Couto Pereira Stadium on September 6. This match, crucial for World Cup qualification, revives the connection between the Seleção and Paraná’s capital, where they last competed in 2003, drawing 3-3 with Uruguay.
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The choice of Couto Pereira reflects a strategic move by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), recognizing both the quality of the pitch and its logistical advantages.
Its proximity to Asunción, where Brazil plays just four days later, streamlines their challenging travel schedule amid a dense series of games.
O confronto contra o Equador, no dia 6 de setembro, terá o Estádio Couto Pereira como palco do primeiro jogo da Seleção Brasileira neste ano pelas Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo.
O jogo também marca o retorno da Seleção a Curitiba depois de mais de duas décadas. A última vez… pic.twitter.com/OF8vYsxfC8
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) August 1, 2024
Historically, Brazil has thrived in Curitiba, boasting an unbeaten record with six wins and three draws. Their current run in the qualifiers shows room for improvement.
Sitting sixth with seven points, they lag eight points behind Argentina, the group leaders. Their performance so far—comprising two wins, a draw, and three losses—signals a need for a strong comeback.
Facing Ecuador, who are just one point ahead, Brazil finds themselves at a critical point in their campaign.
