Australia vs Brazil: Brazil Rescue 1-1 Draw With Late Equaliser
The Australia vs Brazil international friendly ended in a 1-1 draw at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville on Friday, September 25.
Australia looked set to record a memorable victory after Nestory Irankunda gave the Socceroos the lead in the second half. However, Brazil substitute Rayan scored a late equaliser to ensure the match ended level.
The match was the first meeting between the two teams in this September international window, with both sides beginning their preparations following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Australia and Brazil are scheduled to meet again in Brisbane on September 29.
Australia vs Brazil Score
TeamScoreAustralia1Brazil1ResultDraw
Goals:
Australia — Nestory Irankunda, 68'
Brazil — Rayan, 90+4'
Nestory Irankunda Gives Australia the Lead
After a goalless first half, Australia eventually broke the deadlock through Nestory Irankunda.
The young forward produced a stunning free kick in the 68th minute to put Australia 1-0 ahead. His goal gave the home side a chance to secure only their second-ever win over Brazil.
Australia had also created opportunities earlier in the match, with Irankunda forcing Brazil goalkeeper Hugo Souza into a save during the first half.
Rayan Scores Late to Rescue Brazil
Brazil continued to push for an equaliser and finally found the breakthrough in stoppage time.
Substitute Rayan headed the ball into the net after a set-piece delivery from Raphinha. The goal came in the final moments of the match and denied Australia a famous victory.
The Brazilian Football Confederation also confirmed that Rayan's goal was Brazil's first goal of this new international cycle following the 2026 World Cup.
Australia vs Brazil Match Highlights
The first half ended without a goal, with both teams creating opportunities.
Australia started the second half positively and eventually took the lead through Irankunda's free kick. Brazil then increased the pressure as the match entered its final stages.
With Australia defending their narrow advantage, Brazil found the equaliser through Rayan in the closing minutes. The final score was Australia 1-1 Brazil.
According to the Socceroos' match information, Brazil finished with 65% possession compared with Australia's 35%, while Brazil also had 16 shots to Australia's seven.
Australia vs Brazil Head-to-Head
The two nations have now faced each other 10 times in men's A internationals. Before this match, Brazil had seven wins, Australia had one win and there had been one draw.
Australia's only previous victory came in the 2001 Confederations Cup, when the Socceroos won 1-0 in the third-place playoff.
The latest 1-1 result therefore adds another draw to the head-to-head record.
When Is the Next Australia vs Brazil Match?
Australia and Brazil will meet again on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
The second international friendly is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM local time.
The second match gives both teams another opportunity to test their squads during the international window.
Australia vs Brazil: Key Match Facts
Match: Australia vs Brazil
Competition: International Friendly
Date: September 25, 2026
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Final Score: Australia 1-1 Brazil
Australia Goal: Nestory Irankunda, 68'
Brazil Goal: Rayan, 90+4'
Next Meeting: September 29, 2026
Next Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
