Queensland is gearing up to welcome five-time world champions Brazil and the Socceroos from next week, with exciting fan experiences around the two blockbuster international matches locked in.
The Queensland Football Series, will feature Brazil V Socceroos games at both Queensland Country Bank Stadium and Suncorp Stadium, in one of the world’s biggest football coups, and a major win for Queensland events.
Unforgettable experiences will be available for fans with street celebrations and opportunities to walk onto the field alongside Brazil players.
Queenslanders can get involved with:
- Townsville fan engagement event at the Ardo Hotel on 24th September with the chance to meet Socceroo players from 2pm, Brazil players from 4pm, followed by a junior football clinic for local Brothers FC Townsville.
- Townsville street party along Flinders Street from 3pm, 25th September, headlined by Sneaky Sound System, with live viewing locations.
- Caxton street party from 6pm on 29th September, with a pedestrian-only fan zone along the iconic street, featuring Brazilian music, dancers and performances.
- Young Queensland football fans aged 7-15 invited to accompany the world’s best footballers from Brazil onto the field for the two matches as part of the Player Mascot Competition, entries available at footballqueensland.com.au.
Queensland will also deliver a Welcome Reception in Townsville, and a Queensland Football Series Forum will take place in Brisbane to maximise economic benefits and drive more investment into Queensland.
Five young football supporters in Townsville and in Brisbane will have the chance to walk onto the field alongside Brazil's superstars, with each winner getting to take home the official Brazil player mascot uniform as well as receiving a single junior ticket and two adult tickets to the match.
Entries can be made to Football Queensland via footballqueensland.com.au and winners will be notified on or before Monday 21 September.
With more than half of all ticket holders travelling to attend the matches, the series is expected to generate significant economic benefits for local businesses, accommodation providers and hospitality venues across both Townsville and Brisbane.
Australia Brazil Chamber of Commerce CEO Valeria Noleto said the match represented a unique moment to celebrate Brazilian culture, business and community connections in Queensland.
“It means an opportunity unlike any other, to celebrate the relationship between Australia and Brazil on a level that I have not seen before," Ms Noleto said.
“Football is so important to Brazilians, and we’re the country that has won the FIFA World Cup five times, so there’s a huge sense of warmth towards our team, and a sense of recognition of the importance of the game and the importance of Brazil on the world stage.”
“It has already given a huge boost to Brazilian businesses. For restaurants and entertainers, the interest in their work has grown.”
“There could not have been a more awesome time for these games to happen, right around Brazil Week.”
Brazil's squad to take on the Socceroos includes:
- Vinicius Jr.
- Endrick
- Gabriel Magalhaes
- Bruno Guimaraes
- Raphinha
- Joao Pedro
- Estevao
- Marquinhos
- Andrey Santos
- Douglas Luiz
- Wesley