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Brazil Salvages Draw Against Australia in Post-World Cup Friendly
25 Sep
Summary
- Brazil secured a 1-1 draw with Australia thanks to a late goal.
- Australia scored first with a stunning free-kick in the 69th minute.
- Brazil's strong attacking lineup failed to score until injury time.
Brazil secured a 1-1 draw against Australia in their first friendly match following the 2026 World Cup. The Seleção faced the Socceroos on Friday, three months after their round-of-16 elimination.
Australia opened the scoring in the 69th minute with a remarkable free-kick from Nestory Irankunda. Despite a strong lineup featuring Endrick, Vinicius, Raphinha, and Estêvão, Brazil's attacking force was unable to find the net against the world's 28th-ranked team.
In a late twist, Brazil's Rayan scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time, securing a crucial equalizer. This result continues to highlight concerns for the five-time world champions as they prepare to face Australia again in four days.
