Brazil Squad and Broadcast Details for Friendly Against Australia

Brazil Lineup and Match Details for Friendly vs Australia

Just four days after a 1-1 draw in Townsville, Brazil's national team is set to play Australia again this Tuesday (29) in Brisbane. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to make several changes to the starting lineup and tactics as he aims for a victory in this second match of the first FIFA window of the new World Cup cycle.

Match Information

• Date and Time: Tuesday, 7 a.m. (Brasília time)
• Venue: Brisbane, Australia
• Broadcast: TV Globo, sportv, and ge tv
• Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)

After narrowly avoiding defeat with a last-minute goal by young player Rayan in their first encounter, Ancelotti will adjust the lineup by making seven changes and switching to a 4-3-3 formation. A bold move involves placing Raphinha as center-forward, mirroring his role at Barcelona where he has excelled this season.

The defensive lineup sees a complete overhaul with the inclusion of Otávio, Vanderson, Jair, Gabriel Magalhães, and Mauro Júnior. In midfield, Gabriel Bontempo joins Danilo and Bruno Guimarães.

"The criticism doesn't affect what I think about the future at all. I really liked the young players here. We have a future, despite the criticism," said Ancelotti during the press conference.

Australia’s Current Form

Australia’s head coach Tony Popovic praised his team’s effort in the first match and expressed his desire to show that the Socceroos can remain competitive against top-level national teams. Popovic noted that the main challenge is overcoming their squad's relative lack of international experience while putting on another strong display against Brazil, who will be eager to improve after Friday’s performance.

Historical Context

This fixture marks the 10th meeting between Brazil and Australia. The record favors Brazil significantly with six wins, two draws, and only one loss against their Oceanian opponents.