Brazil will face Australia in a two-match friendly series in Queensland this September as part of the 2026 Queensland Football Series. The five-time world champions will take on the Socceroos at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville on September 25 before meeting again at Brisbanes Suncorp Stadium on September 29, with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirming the fixtures on ThursdayThe matches will mark Brazils return to Australia and provide Carlo Ancelottis side with their first fixtures following the 2026 World Cup.Having gone out in disappointing fashion, it is the head coachs first opportunity to rebuild a squad who have struggled to compete at major tournaments recently.The tour will give Australian supporters a rare chance to watch one of international footballs most successful nations, with the CBF describing the matches as another important international commitment.Brazil also set for India tourCarlo Ancelottis side have also confirmed they will make history by playing in India for the first time, with a friendly against the Indian national team scheduled for October 3 at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.Announcing the fixture, the Brazilian Football Confederation described it as an unprecedented chapter in the national teams history.It will be a special encounter with a country that hosts the largest international fanbase of the Brazilian National Team and that, for generations, has followed the history of Brazilian football with immense affection and passion, the CBF said.We are eager to live this moment alongside millions of Indian fans.Reports in Brazil have also suggested the Selecao could round off the year by competing in a four-team tournament in Singapore during the November international window, although those plans have not yet been officially confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation. Topics Australia Men's National Soccer Team Brazil National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read I made history Neymar confirms he has retired from Brazil duty Tom Rostance 29th July, 2026 Another new look for Vinicius Jr? 101 GreatGoals 29th July, 2026 Neymar hits back at malicious fake news: I wont accept that total lie Ben Miller 27th July, 2026 Neymar: Watch goals video as Brazil icon cops ban on Santos return in strikers first match since World Cup 2026 Ben Miller 26th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Five things we wont miss Jon Fisher 20th July, 2026 Neymar: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, results, kick off times, confirmed injury news updates, full Brazil squad Ben Miller 10th July, 2026
