The Brazil national team begins its post-World Cup cycle under Carlo Ancelotti with a three-match tour of Australia and India. A 26-man squad starts reporting on Monday in Brisbane, Australia's third most populous city.
Part of the coaching staff travelled on Friday, the 18th, to prepare for the players' arrival. Training sessions in Brisbane will take place at the Clive Berghofer Centre, the training facility of the Brisbane Broncos rugby team. On September 24, the delegation will travel by charter flight to Townsville, a coastal city in northeast Australia.
Meetings with Australia
The first challenge is against Australia on September 25 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. The match is scheduled for 7 a.m. Brasília time. After the game, the delegation returns to Brisbane. The second meeting with the Socceroos takes place on September 29 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, kicking off at 11 a.m. Brasília time. The stadium, inaugurated in 1914 with a capacity of over 52,000, hosted a Women's National Team match during the 2023 World Cup and a senior friendly in 2024.
Historic trip to India
On October 1, the Seleção travels to Kolkata, India, a city with a rich sporting history. Training is scheduled for October 2 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, a 63,000-seat venue opened in 1984. On October 3, at 11 a.m. Brasília time, Brazil will play its first-ever match against India at the same stadium. This marks a historic moment for football in both nations. Brazil enters this tour leading its World Cup qualifying group with 7 points from 3 games. The next official fixture, away to Australia, is on September 25 and can be seen on our fixtures page. Forward Vinícius Júnior is the team's top scorer this season with 4 goals in 5 appearances, a stat that bolsters attacking confidence for the challenges ahead. The team's recent form reads three wins, one draw, and one loss from its last five outings.
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