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Football

Young Socceroos prepare to face rebuilding Brazil in Queensland friendlies

Source: ABC News Australia · 24 Sep 2026, 19:50 UTC
Young Socceroos prepare to face rebuilding Brazil in Queensland friendlies
Image: ABC News Australia · original report

Australia’s youthful Socceroos are set to face Brazil in international friendlies in Queensland. The Brazil side is described as being in a rebuilding phase under coach Carlo Ancelotti, with matches scheduled in Townsville and Brisbane, according to ABC News Australia.

Australia’s youthful Socceroos are preparing to face Brazil in international friendlies in Queensland, according to ABC News Australia. The matches will be played in Townsville and Brisbane. The available report describes Brazil as a team undergoing a rebuild under legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti, while presenting the Australian squad as youthful.

ABC News Australia’s preview is framed as a guide to the fixtures and includes information intended to explain what to know ahead of the meetings. The supplied material does not provide the dates or kick-off times for either match. It also does not list the players selected by either team, identify the venues beyond the two Queensland cities or give details of ticketing and broadcast arrangements.

The games are international friendlies, meaning the report presents them as preparation matches rather than a named competitive tournament. No result, performance assessment or team news is included in the available material.

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