Australia to host Brazil in Townsville friendly at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 25

Australia will host Brazil in an international friendly at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 25, 2026, the fixture forming part of the Queensland matches announced for the international window. Both nations arrive after their recent World Cup campaigns, with Australia seeking to reset and Brazil making squad changes under Carlo Ancelotti.

The Socceroos were described as not being at their best during the recent FIFA World Cup and view the friendly as a preparation opportunity ahead of the upcoming AFC Asian Cup under Tony Popovic. Brazil reached the World Cup round of 16 and were reported to have been outclassed by Norway, prompting a number of squad changes after the five-time champions failed to win the tournament. The preview noted Brazil will use the fixtures to begin building toward the next edition of Copa America.

Twenty-two-year-old Mohamed Toure is reported to be returning to action for Australia after a positive run of form for Norwich City since the start of the 2026-27 campaign; the preview states he failed to score at the World Cup and will be looking to find the net for his country. The article also relays that all of Australia’s stars are fit and available for selection.

The report highlights Raphinha as a key Brazil player, saying he has been in a hot run of form for FC Barcelona and has been operating as a striker for his club; Carlo Ancelotti might deploy him in the same position for Brazil. The preview refers to Raphinha as a 29-year-old forward who will be a constant threat to opponents’ defences.

Australia’s squad announcement was summarised as featuring 16 players returning from the FIFA World Cup, seven potential debutants and three recalled players. Australia’s listed lineup in the preview reads: Beach (GK); Adamson, Circati, Souttar, Herrington, Behich; Irankunda, Irvine, O’Neill, Dukuly; Toure.

The preview states 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. Brazil’s listed selection in the article reads: Souza (GK); Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Santos, Luiz; Endrick, Guimaraes, Vinícius; Raphinha. The piece also noted that Carlo Ancelotti named the Seleção squad ahead of the QLD Football Series.

Promotional material cited in the preview said limited tickets remain for both Queensland matches and listed the two fixtures as 25.9.26 and 29.9.26, both at 8:00pm AEST. For Australian viewers the article lists Network 10, Paramount+ and 10 Play as broadcasters, while also noting that "as of now, there is no official broadcaster." The preview suggested that home advantage gives Australia a slight benefit but that Brazil’s superior squad quality gives them the edge and that the Carlo Ancelotti-led side are likely to come out on top.

The fixture is confirmed for September 25 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, with Brazil also scheduled to play again in Queensland on September 29; ticket availability and broadcaster details were provided in the preview.