Brazil open their FIFA international match window with a friendly against Australia in Townsville, espn.com.br reports. The Brazilian football confederation, the CBF, also lists the fixture as the start of the country's Super Data FIFA schedule.
According to espn.com.br, broadcast details and the two teams' lineups have been published ahead of the match. The outlet carried a live post-game program, Linha de Passe, on YouTube.
Coverage of the fixture extended beyond the match itself. LANCE! reported that supporters sent a message to Carlo Ancelotti following the Australia game. g1.globo.com, in a segment titled "Bom Dia Padoca," had fans discussing the weather conditions around the Brazil-Australia meeting.
The CBF framed the Townsville friendly as the opening fixture of Brazil's Super Data FIFA period, the window in which national teams play scheduled international matches. ESPN's preview material covered where to watch the game live along with the expected lineups for both sides.
What to watch next: Brazil's remaining fixtures in the FIFA window, and any further reaction to the Australia result.
