Australia vs. Brazil live score, updates, highlights, stats from Socceroos friendly in Townsville
- On Friday, Australia defeated Brazil 1-0 in an international friendly at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. The victory marks the hosts' strong start in their first match since the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti selected an aggressive four-man attack to begin the team's rebuild following their elimination by Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16. Ancelotti emphasized looking beyond this result for the next cycle.
- Irankunda broke the deadlock in the 68th minute with a free-kick from 25 yards out. Referee Ryo Tanimoto disallowed a Brazil goal after VAR confirmed Bruno Guimaraes fouled defender Harry Souttar during the build-up.
- Ancelotti acknowledged his team 'cannot seem to create a good opening' despite tactical adjustments. Australia's victory builds momentum following their competitive North America campaign, where they reached the Round of 32.
- The two teams will meet again in four days for the second match of their friendly double-header. This series positions both nations to test tactical approaches ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.
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Rayan header salvages 1-1 draw between Brazil and Australia
The selection led by Carlo Ancelotti returns to the countryside after what he experienced in the 2026 World Cup.
Rayan's lead goal at the 94th minute sealed the 1-1 equality in Townsville, after Nestory Irankunda beat Australia in the first duel of FIFA.
Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, calls the match against Australia a good test with a fight to the end.
Townsville, Australia. A lead goal by Rayan saved on Friday at the last instant a 1-1 draw from Brazil against Australia, in a friendly one that marked the reappearance of Carlo Ancelotti's Canarinha after the disappointment of the 2026 World Cup.The young forward of the 20-year-old Bournemouth entered as an alternate and scored in the 90+5 minute in a corner served by Raphinha.Thus, he avoided in extremis the defeat of the world's pentachampion…
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