Rayan scored a 95th-minute equaliser as Brazil rescued a 1-1 draw against Australia at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium, denying the Socceroos what would have been just a second head-to-head victory.
2026 Friendlies
1-1
Match Report
Australia let the visitors know they were in for a game early on, with Connor Metcalfe firing over before Irankunda glided inside and unleashed a venomous strike that Hugo Souza tipped over his crossbar. There was a slight break following a clash of heads between Jacob Italiano and Douglas Santos, and the battle continued once play resumed with heavy tackles going in from both sides to dispel any friendly tag. Brazil still came close to opening the scoring with a moment of quality when Raphinha met Danilo Santos’ searching ball with a looping header, but Patrick Beach was able to catch it.
As Brazil started to take more control of the play, Estevao jinked inside before firing off-target, Vinicius Junior’s deflected strike was saved, Lucas Herrington did well to deny Raphinha and Bruno Guimaraes struck over the crossbar. Australia still posed a threat, especially from corners, although Harry Souttar could only turn his attempt wide when he was found at the back post. Estevao then thought he had opened the scoring moments before half-time, but his goal was ruled out due to Guimaraes fouling Souttar.
Undeterred by that scare, Australia initially held firm after the restart but started to concede chances as the hour mark came and went. Even so, parity remained as Vinicius’ tame shot was saved, Raphinha took his shot early under pressure from Herrington and sent it wide, then Estevao skied his attempt. The Selecao were left stunned in the 68th minute, when Irankunda beat Hugo Souza with a sensational free-kick and celebrated in an equally eye-catching fashion. Souttar embodied the Socceroos’ determination to maintain their lead, putting his head in front of a powerful Douglas Luiz shot.
When it looked like the game was lost for Brazil, they avoided suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time since 2023 in the final seconds, as Rayan’s powerful header from Raphinha’s corner beat Beach as the goalkeeper could only tip it onto the underside of the crossbar. That forced Australia to settle for their third consecutive draw inside 90 minutes.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
6' Irankunda cuts in, long shot saved by Hugo Souza
11' Italiano head clash with Douglas Santos, bandaged, continues
22' Raphinha header from outside box, Bich gathers
30' Endrick down in box, VAR check, no penalty
35' Vinícius long shot, Bich picks it up
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42' Souttar heads down, Circati shoots wide at back post
46' Estevão scores, Guimarães foul, goal disallowed
55' Ref awards Brazil corner, VAR overturns to goal kick
62' Brazil 3v2 up front, Raphinha shot just wide
64' Vinícius shot blocked, Estevão blazes rebound
68' GOAL! Worldie! Irankunda scores direct free kick. Australia 1-0 Brazil
73' Souttar struck in head, medical team on pitch
87' Match Event for Australia vs Brazil
Line-ups
Australia XI: A. Behich, J. Irvine, Souttar, Connor Metcalfe, Jacob Italiano, Tete Yengi, Alessandro Circati, Nestory Irankunda, Patrick Beach, Paul Okon-Engstler, Lucas Herrington
Subs: Paul Izzo, Degenek, Jason Geria, Riley McGree, Aiden O'Neill, Jacob Chapman, Yaya Dukuly, Eli Adams, Patrick Yazbek, Nishan Velupillay, Marcus Younis, Kasey Bos, Kealey Adamson, Dylan Leonard
Brazil XI: Marquinhos, Douglas, Guimaraes, Raphinha, Vinicius, Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Danilo Santos, Endrick, Estêvão, Vitor Reis
Subs: Mauro Júnior, Gabriel, Pedro, Douglas Luiz, Lino, Matheus Martinelli, Vanderson, Andrey Santos, Otávio, Pedro Morisco, Jair Cunha, Breno Bidon, Rayan, Gabriel Bontempo, Arthur Dias