Brazil's Lineup and Broadcast Details for Friendly Against Australia

Just four days after a 1-1 draw in Townsville, the Brazil national team is set to face Australia again this Tuesday (29) in Brisbane. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has planned several adjustments to the starting lineup and tactics aiming for a victory in the second match of this initial FIFA window in the new World Cup cycle.

Match Information

• Date and Time: Tuesday, 7 a.m. Brasília time
• Location: Brisbane, Australia
• Broadcast: TV Globo, Sportv, and ge tv
• Referee: Yusuke Araki from Japan

Following a late equalizer by young Rayan in the first game, Ancelotti will make seven changes and switch to a 4-3-3 formation. The key move involves deploying Raphinha as the central forward, mirroring his role at Barcelona this season.

The defensive lineup sees a full overhaul with the inclusion of Otávio, Vanderson, Jair, Gabriel Magalhães, and Mauro Júnior. In midfield, Gabriel Bontempo partners with Danilo and Bruno Guimarães.

"The criticism doesn't change what I think about the future. I really like the young players here. We have a future," Ancelotti said during the press conference.

Australia's Situation

Australian coach Tony Popovic praised his team's effort in the first encounter and wants to show that the Socceroos can compete consistently against top-tier national sides. Popovic highlighted the challenge of overcoming their squad’s limited international experience while aiming for back-to-back strong performances against Brazil, who will seek to improve after a less-than-stellar showing on Friday.

Head-to-Head Record

This marks the 10th official meeting between Brazil and Australia. Brazil leads the series convincingly with six wins, two draws, and only one loss against the Australian side.