Australia to host Brazil for two matches after World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:33 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Australia's football team will host Brazil for two matches as part of their first home fixtures after the World Cup. The matches are scheduled for September 25 in Townsville and September 29 in Brisbane. Socceroos coach Tony Popovic expressed excitement about the opportunity to face a world-class team like Brazil. Both Australia and Brazil have already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup. Brazil is set to play Japan on June 29, and Australia will meet Egypt on July 3.
- •Australia will play Brazil on September 25 and September 29.
- •The matches will occur in Townsville and Brisbane, respectively.
- •Australia and Brazil have qualified for the last 32 at the World Cup.
- •Socceroos coach Popovic emphasizes the importance of facing top teams.
- •Brazil's next match is against Japan in Houston on June 29.
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Australia to host Brazil double-header after World Cup
"Australia said Monday its football team will play two games against powerhouse Brazil for their first home fixtures after the World Cup.Australia and Brazil are safely through to the last 32 at the World Cup.
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