The Brazil national football team has confirmed its schedule of international friendlies for the coming months, with matches against Australia and a historic trip to face India. Manager Carlo Ancelotti will announce the 26-man squad for this September and October window next Wednesday, September 9, as confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
When does Brazil play Australia?
Brazil will face Australia in two consecutive matches during this FIFA window. The first fixture is scheduled for September 25, with the second encounter taking place just four days later on September 29. These meetings will serve as important preparation for the squad, which currently leads its World Cup 2026 group with 7 points from 3 games. The team is in strong recent form, with four wins and only one loss in its last five outings.
The friendlies against the Socceroos offer Ancelotti a valuable chance to test tactical options and observe players closely. The Italian has been keeping a close watch on his Europe-based players and is expected to select a strong group for these fixtures. The sequence of games also allows the team to fine-tune its competitive rhythm, especially following its last result, a 2-1 loss to Norway on July 5. The team's next official match, against Australia on September 25, can be tracked on our fixtures page.
What is the history of Brazil's friendly against India?
The highlight of the tour will be the unprecedented clash against India, scheduled for October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. According to the Hindustan Times, the CBF has already sent turf specialists to assess and improve the playing surface conditions, ensuring the pitch meets the international standards expected for a squad featuring some of world football's biggest names. The match marks a historic occasion, being the first time the five-time world champions visit the country for a friendly.
Preparation for this special game has been careful. The CBF confirmed the official squad announcement for all three friendlies will take place at 3 PM Brasília time on September 9. Expectations are that Ancelotti will bring a star-studded team, offering Indian fans a high-level spectacle. This fixture forms part of the Brazilian national team's programme immediately after the 2026 World Cup cycle, giving an early glimpse into the direction the manager intends to take. Full squad details are available on our squad page.
What is Brazil's current form?
The Brazil national team enters this series of friendlies from a position of strength in its official competitions. In World Cup 2026 Group G, the team sits in first place with 7 points earned from three matches. Its record shows two wins, one draw, and no losses in the group stage. The attack has scored 7 goals and conceded just one, resulting in a positive goal difference of +6.
These numbers reflect a team that is solid defensively and efficient in attack. The recent sequence of results, with the form LWWWW (most recent first), demonstrates a positive response following the defeat to Norway. Ancelotti's side will look to maintain this consistency and further sharpen its collective performance during the friendlies. The full qualifying campaign can be followed on our standings table. The team's next match is against Australia, away, on September 25, 2026.
