Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Ryan Axed from Socceroos Squad for Brazil Clash
Captain Maty Ryan has been left out of Australia's 26-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil.
M. Ryan
player
Player
Maty Ryan
Team
Australia
Opponent
Brazil
Squad size
26-man
What happened. Maty Ryan was omitted from Australia's squad for the friendlies against Brazil. Coach Tony Popovic named seven uncapped players in the 26-man squad.
- Ryan lost his starting spot to Patrick Beach at the World Cup.
- He was substituted on for the round-of-32 penalty shootout against Egypt.
- Seven uncapped players were called up for Australia's first matches since the World Cup.
Australia face Brazil in their first matches since the World Cup, with Popovic giving chances to new players.
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T. Popović
