Australia vs Brazil prediction 25.09.2026 | International Friendly

Australia return to action for the first time since suffering a painful World Cup exit against Egypt in July.

Tony Popovic's side secured a 1:1 draw after extra time before losing the round-of-32 contest on penalties. An own goal from Mohamed Hany cancelled out Emam Ashour's opener, but Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington both failed to convert in the shootout.

The Socceroos won only one of their last six matches, although that victory came in an impressive 2:0 World Cup success against Turkey.

Popovic has refreshed his squad ahead of the two-match series against Brazil. Former captain Mathew Ryan has been omitted after losing his first-choice position to Patrick Beach during the World Cup.

Jordan Bos misses out through injury, while Cristian Volpato is unavailable with a hamstring problem. Eli Adams, Kealey Adamson and Dylan Leonard are among the uncapped players selected.

Nestory Irankunda should provide Australia's main attacking threat this week.

Brazil make the long journey to Australia after their World Cup campaign ended with a shock 2:1 defeat against Norway.

The South Americans controlled long periods of the round-of-16 contest but were punished by two late Erling Haaland goals. Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty with his last-ever touch for the Selecao. 

Ancelotti’s men had made an encouraging start to the tournament, beating Haiti and Scotland by 3:0 scorelines before edging past Japan in the first knockout round.

High-scoring outcomes have been frequent for the South Americans. Brazil have seen over 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine matches. Ancelotti’s side scored at least twice in six of those fixtures and should create plenty of chances against an experimental Australian squad.

Joao Pedro has withdrawn through injury, with Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli called up as his replacement.

Vinicius Junior, Endrick, Raphinha and Estevao are among the attacking options available to Ancelotti this week.