Getting Raphinha back from suspension is huge and he will start with Vinicius and probably Matheus Cunha in attack. Ancelotti has to get Brazil's talented forwards going as he knows defensively they are solid. This is all about Ancelotti getting the balance right and starting to build the right combinations one year out from the World Cup.

Venezuela also seeks their first World Cup appearance in history. Currently sitting seventh in the standings, they would be in an intercontinental playoff for a chance at a World Cup berth, and now with a four-point lead on Bolivia, they will set their eyes on catching Colombia for direct qualification instead of the playoff.

The road to next summer's World Cup heats up on Thursday night when Uruguay and Paraguay square off in a pivotal CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier in Asuncion.