Socceroos prepare for Brazil rematch following Townsville draw

The Australian national football team, the Socceroos, is preparing for a rematch against Brazil at Suncorp Stadium following a 1-1 draw in Townsville. Despite the draw, the team expressed disappointment after conceding a goal in the final play of the previous match.

Veteran defender Aziz Behich, 35, remains committed to the squad ahead of the upcoming Asian Cup in January. Behich noted that the team has set a high bar for themselves and aims to maintain the bravery and trust displayed in their recent performance against Brazil.

Coach Tony Popovic highlighted a positive shift in the players' demeanour since the World Cup, noting increased confidence and bravery. He acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining such performance levels on a short turnaround for players not competing in top-tier European leagues.