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Brazil to Face CommBank Socceroos in Two September 2026 Friendlies
6/29/2026, 4:39:41 AM
Brazil-Australia Friendlies Announced
The CommBank Socceroos will host Brazil on 25 September 2026 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, and on 29 September 2026 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. Both matches will be shown on Network 10 and Paramount+. Ticket presales start 1 July, with FA+ members receiving a 15 percent discount, and tickets will be open to the public.
Historical Record and Player Links
Australia and Brazil have met eleven times since 1988, including nine A-internationals. The Socceroos have one win – a 1-0 victory in the 2001 Confederations Cup third-place match – and two draws. The 2017 Melbourne friendly featured current squad members Aziz Behich, Milos Degenek, Mathew Leckie, Jackson Irvine and Ajdin Hrustic.
Stakeholders and Strategic Importance
Football Australia, supported by the Queensland Government and Tourism and Events Queensland, organized the fixtures. Head coach Tony Popovic leads the Socceroos; CEO Martin Kugeler oversees the program; Queensland Minister Andrew Powell represents state interests. The matches provide elite opposition ahead of the Socceroos’ round-of-32 World Cup clash with Egypt and aim to boost fan engagement, tourism revenue and Queensland’s profile as a major sporting destination. Popovic said the fixtures will test the team against top-tier opposition as part of their World Cup preparation.
Official Statements & Responses
Football Australia’s CEO said the Brazil friendlies mark a significant moment for Australian football, highlighting their capacity to inspire supporters and showcase national-team strength. The Queensland Government thanked partners for staging the matches, noting expected visitor inflows and economic benefits for local communities. The state tourism agency reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Queensland as a premier venue for elite sport.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Quotes attributable to CommBank Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic: “Brazil are a world-class football nation, and we look forward to facing them in Australia.” — Tony Popovic, Head Coach, CommBank Socceroos
- “ Quotes attributable to Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler: “Having Brazil come to Australia to play the CommBank Socceroos is a significant moment for Australian football and for football fans across the country.” — Martin Kugeler, CEO, Football Australia
- “Quotes attributable to the Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell: “Brazil is the most successful national team in FIFA World Cup history and welcoming them to our State just after the 2026 series concludes is a huge win for Queensland.” — Andrew Powell, Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Queensland
- “This event will attract visitors from across the country and overseas, showcasing our incredible destination to the world and delivering significant economic benefits to our communities.” — Andrew Powell, Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Queensland
Upcoming International Fixtures
The Socceroos will meet Egypt in the World Cup round-of-32 on 3 July 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Brazil will play Japan in Houston on 30 June 2026. The Australia-Brazil friendlies follow on 25 and 29 September 2026.
