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Vinicius Jr. and Endrick start for Brazil against Australia in friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Vinicius Jr. and Endrick start for Brazil against Australia in friendly

Summary

Vinicius Jr. and Endrick have been named in Brazil's starting XI for a friendly match against Australia. The game takes place in Townsville as part of the first international break of the 2026/27 season. Endrick, who has struggled with injuries and playing time at Real Madrid, will play as the No. 9. Vinicius, under scrutiny for his recent performances, aims to regain form in his usual left-wing position. Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed confidence in both players ahead of the match.

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Status Watch

•Friendly match is taking place in Townsville.
•Endrick named as the No. 9 for Brazil.
•Vinicius Jr. will start on the left wing.
•Both players are looking to regain form.
•Carlo Ancelotti supports their inclusion in the lineup.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Real Madrid duo start for Brazil in friendly vs Australia

What they're saying

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The first international break of the 2026/27 season is underway and a large part of the Real Madrid squad is away representing their respective national teams.Two of those players happen to be Viniciu...
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