On 6th June 2025, football fans enjoyed three exciting international matches. Brazil drew with Ecuador, Argentina defeated Chile, and Spain beat France. These games, part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the UEFA Nations League, brought plenty of drama. Here’s a clear, simple summary of what happened.
Brazil vs Ecuador: A goalless start for Ancelotti
In Guayaquil, Brazil and Ecuador played out a 0-0 draw in their World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Monumental. This was the first match for Brazil’s new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, who took over after Dorival Junior’s sacking following a 4-1 loss to Argentina in March. Brazil, currently fourth in the CONMEBOL standings, couldn’t break through Ecuador’s strong defence, despite efforts from players like Vinicius Junior. Ecuador, second in the table, showed their resilience, building on their recent 0-0 draw with Chile.
The match kicked off at 5:00 AM BDT, it was a tight game with chances on both sides, but no goals. Brazil have won 28 of their 36 meetings with Ecuador, but this time, Ecuador stood firm. With six teams qualifying directly for the 2026 World Cup and a seventh entering a playoff, both teams are well-placed.
Argentina vs Chile: Messi’s team stays strong
In Santiago, Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Chile at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in another World Cup qualifier. Led by Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni, the world champions continued their strong run at the top of the CONMEBOL table. Argentina, already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, showed their quality, with Messi playing a key role in Argentina shirt after his injury recovery from last window.
Chile, with only two wins in their last 12 matches, fought hard but couldn’t score. The match started at 7:00 AM BDT. Argentina’s narrow victory followed their 4-1 win over Brazil in March, keeping them in first place.
France vs Spain: Spain’s thrilling victory
In Europe, Spain defeated France 5-4 in an action-packed UEFA Nations League semi-final at the Stuttgart Arena. This high-scoring game was a rematch of the 2024 Olympic final and the 2021 Nations League final, where France had previously beaten Spain. This time, Spain’s attacking flair overwhelmed France, despite efforts from stars like Kylian Mbappe.
The match began at 1:00 AM BDT. Spain, the defending Nations League champions, stayed unbeaten in their last 18 matches and now advance to the final in Munich, aiming for another trophy.
6th June 2025 was a big day for football. Brazil’s new era under Ancelotti started with a draw, Argentina kept their winning form, and Spain delivered a thrilling performance in Europe. With more matches on the horizon, the road to the 2026 World Cup and the Nations League final promises more excitement.