Ecuador vs. Brazil live stream: Watch World Cup qualifying

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20: Neymar of Brazil celebrates scoring the winning penalty in the penalty shoot out during the Men's Football Final between Brazil and Germany at the Maracana Stadium on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Ecuador face Brazil in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, Sept. 1. Here’s all the info you need to watch.

Brazil are fresh of their Olympic triumph. They beat Germany on penalties for the first gold medal in the history of the men’s national team. Now, they must turn their attention to qualifying for the World Cup in 2018. The triumph in Rio meant a lot to this team, but qualifying for the World Cup is a much tougher task. Brazil are sixth in the South American qualifying group, four points behind leaders Uruguay. The biggest squad news was new manager Tite’s decision to leave out former captain Thiago Silva. Neymar will play and is expected to captain the side, while Premier League stars Willian and Philippe Coutinho should also feature.

Ecuador will be playing their first competitive match since losing to the United States in the Copa America back in June. Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia and West Ham’s Enner Valencia both make the squad. Ecuador are currently second in the South American qualifying group, four points ahead of Brazil after only six games. That will give them plenty of confidence, but Brazil may have rediscovered their mojo after finally getting the Olympic monkey off their backs.

The World Cup qualifier between Ecuador and Brazil will be broadcast live on beIN Sports. Live streaming is available at beIN Sports Connect, which you can access online with you cable or satellite, either online or through the beIN Sports app.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 1
Start time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Quito, Ecuador
Stadium: Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa
TV Info: beIN Sports
Live Stream: beIN Sports Connect

Ecuador might be slight favorites given their form in World Cup qualifying and their longer rest period heading into this match. Brazil, however, will be hoping to get off to a quick start under their new manager.

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