Australia vs Brazil Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | International Friendly 2026

The last clash between these clubs took place in 2017!

Australia national football team are going to lock horns with the Brazil national football team in what is going to be an international friendly. These sides will square off at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

The Socceroos were not at their best during the recent FIFA World Cup campaign, but now have a chance to gear up for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup and that too against a strong opponent. Tony Popovic’s men will have a chance to establish easy control at home and they should be consistent with their performance.

The Australian national football team surely have capable players in the squad, but the upcoming challenge is not going to be an easy one for them.

The Carlo Ancelotti-led side was only able to reach the round of 16 at the World Cup and then was outclassed by Norway. They also lacked several other things in the squad. There are a lot of changes in the squad after the five-time World Champions failed to grab the gold once again.

The Brazil national football team will be away from home for their upcoming friendly contest, but they need to start building up the squad for the next edition of Copa America and this is that opportunity.

Kick-off:

• Location: Townsville, Australia
• Stadium: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
• Date: Friday, September 25
• Kick-off Time: 03:30 PM IST/ 10:00 AM GMT/ 06:00 AM ET/ 03:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Australia: D-W-L-D-D

Brazil: D-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Mohamed Toure (Australia)

The 22-year-old is all set to be back in action for the Australia national football team. He has been in a positive run of form for his club, Norwich City, since the beginning of the 2026-27 campaign and will now be looking to replicate his performances for his country. Mohamed Toure failed to score a goal during the World Cup, but will be looking to do so now.

Raphinha (Brazil)

Raphinha has been in a hot run of form for FC Barcelona and will now be looking to help the Brazil national football team. He is currently operating as a striker for his club and might be deployed in the same position by Carlo Ancelotti as well. The 29-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Brazil won three of their last five games.
• Australia failed to secure a win in their last three attempts.
• All of the last three outings between these sides ended in favour of the Canarinho.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Brazil to win
• Raphinha to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the stars for Australia are fit and ready to be in action.

Joao Pedro withdrew from the Brazil squad following an injury concern. Fluminense midfielder has received his first call-up to the senior national team after replacing the Chelsea forward.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 8

Australia (wins): 1

Brazil (wins): 6

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Australia predicted XI (5-4-1)

Beach (GK); Adamson, Circati, Souttar, Herrington, Behich; Irankunda, Irvine, O’Neill, Dukuly; Toure

Brazil predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Souza (GK); Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Santos, Luiz; Endrick, Guimaraes, Vinícius; Raphinha

Match Prediction

Being at home is going to give a slight advantage to the Australians. The visitors, Brazil, are coming with a superior squad quality and this will be a major edge for them.

The Carlo Ancelotti-led side are likely to come out on top and secure a win.

Prediction: Australia 1-3 Brazil

Telecast Details

Australia: Network 10, Paramount+, 10 Play

Brazil: SporTV, Globo, Globoplay

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