Brazil are scheduled to face Australia today, 25 September 2026, in the first of two international friendlies. The match, taking place in Townsville, Queensland, marks manager Carlo Ancelotti's efforts to move past Brazil's last-16 exit at the World Cup.
Ancelotti has made extensive changes to the squad, retaining only nine players from the 26-man roster that competed in the tournament. Notable exclusions include Casemiro and Fabinho, with Ancelotti reportedly selecting players eligible for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The squad overhaul follows Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the World Cup last-16, a match where Erling Haaland scored a late double. Neymar, who scored a consolation penalty in that game, subsequently announced his retirement from international football.
A second friendly between the two nations is set to take place on Tuesday, 29 September, in Brisbane.