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Brazil prepares for Australia friendly under Ancelotti's management

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:14 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Brazil prepares for Australia friendly under Ancelotti's management

Summary

Brazil will play a friendly against Australia on September 25 in Townsville, aiming to start their quest for the 2030 World Cup. Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced a squad featuring two new defenders and a strong attacking lineup. Players expected to feature include Hugo Souza, Marquinhos, and Vinicius Junior among others. The match builds on Brazil's strategy for the upcoming World Cup cycle and provides an early assessment of team dynamics under Ancelotti’s leadership.

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Key Details

•Brazil faces Australia in a friendly on September 25 at 7 a.m. Brasília time.
•Ancelotti includes new defenders and a notable attacking quartet.
•Expected lineup features Hugo Souza, Marquinhos, Estêvão, and Vinicius Junior.
•The match marks the start of Brazil's World Cup cycle preparations.

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Carlo Ancelotti has already confirmed it!Brazil will begin the cycle aiming for the 2030 World Cup in a friendly against Australia this Friday (25), at 7 a.m. (Brasília time), in Townsville, with two...
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