The Selecao will battle altitude Thursday as new coach Tite looks to start his reign with their first ever World Cup qualifying victory in the capital.
Brazil begins a new era Thursday when coach Tite takes charge for the first time against Ecuador in World Cup qualifying.
The Selecao have never won a qualifier in the Ecuadorian capital, and have not won a match of any sort in the city for 33 years. Sitting outside the final qualification place for Russia 2018 in CONMEBOL's mammoth 10-team group, it is vital that the five-time world champions get their campaign back on track.