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Socceroos host Brazil in Townsville in first post-World Cup friendly

Tony Popovic's youthful Australia side opens a two-game Queensland series against Carlo Ancelotti's rebuilding Brazil.

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What to know

  • Both Australia and Brazil are playing their first matches since being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup (Australia on penalties to Egypt, Brazil in the quarterfinals to Norway).
  • Popovic has called up seven uncapped players and left out several World Cup regulars, including Mat Ryan, as he builds toward January's AFC Asian Cup.
  • The series is a two-game Queensland double-header: Townsville on September 25 (free-to-air on Network 10 and Paramount+) followed by Brisbane, which streams only on Paramount+.
  • Sydney Morning Herald coverage reports Brazil's off-field conduct ahead of the match has sparked debate in Brazil, an added storyline alongside Ancelotti's on-field rebuild.

“Setting the scene at Queensland Country Bank Stadium”

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Socceroos host Brazil in Townsville in first post-World Cup friendly
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    Brazil's off-field behaviour stirs debate back home

    Sydney Morning Herald live coverage flagged that conduct by members of the Brazil squad in the lead-up to the match has sparked debate in Brazil, adding a subplot to Ancelotti's rebuilding effort.

    1. 1 outlet first by Sydney Morning Herald, 6h ago · read ↗

  2. 4

    Fans and live coverage descend on Townsville for kickoff

    Brazil supporters gathered in Townsville and outlets including ABC, the Guardian and Sydney Morning Herald began live blogging a sold-out crowd at Queensland Country Bank Stadium ahead of the first meeting between the sides since the World Cup.

    1. 1 outlet first by ABC Australia, 7h ago · read ↗

  3. 3

    Starting lineups confirmed for Townsville opener

    Australia named a 4-2-3-1 with Harry Souttar as captain, Tete Yengi making his second start and Aziz Behich winning his 88th cap, while Brazil lined up in a 4-2-4 featuring Vinicius Jr, Raphinha and Endrick, ahead of the 8pm AEST kickoff at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

    “Your CommBank #Socceroos Starting XI to face Brazil has landed! Yengi makes second Socceroos start, Behich earns 88th cap, with Irvine set for his 87th, Souttar skippers the side…”
    — @Socceroos
  4. 1

    Injuries rule out Mohamed Touré and Alexander Robertson

    Norwich forward Mohamed Touré suffered a shoulder injury that could sideline him for a lengthy period, and Cardiff's Alexander Robertson was reportedly rested after a heavy club workload, forcing changes to Popovic's squad plans.

  5. 2

    Popovic names youth-heavy Socceroos squad for Brazil series

    Coach Tony Popovic called up seven uncapped players (Dylan Leonard, Marcus Younis, Kasey Bos, Kealey Adamson, Yaya Dukuly, Eli Adams and Jacob Chapman) for the two friendlies against Brazil, with an eye on January's AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, while omitting World Cup veterans including Mat Ryan, Cammy Devlin, Awer Mabil and Kai Trewin.

    1. 1 outlet Socceroos vs Brazil, everything you need to know

      first by ABC Australia, 19h ago

    2. 1 outlet Live: The Socceroos host Brazil in Townsville

      first by abc.net.au, 20h ago

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