Video: Raphinha injury sours Brazil's crazy four-goal haul against Australia

Brazil edged a wild night of goals and drama to beat hosts Australia 4-2, twice hauling themselves back into a contest they eventually controlled. Yet the victory came at a cost. Their talisman limped off with a worrying injury that took the shine off the win.

Raphinha felt a sudden muscular problem and had to leave the pitch in a hurry, a moment that alarmed both Barcelona's supporters and the Seleção's technical staff. He had been the undisputed star of the first half.

A crazy scenario in the first half

Brazil started fast and fiery, giving their hosts just three minutes before full-back Vanderson opened the scoring. The early strike stunned the Australian fans and put Brazil 1-0 up.

Brazil are off to a lightning quick start in Brisbane ⚡️🇧🇷 Vanderson gets his first goal for the Seleção, picking out the top corner inside three minutes 🎯 Watch #AUSvBRA live and exclusive on Paramount+ 📺 pic.twitter.com/8ggyrsTV7P — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) September 29, 2026

Australia hit back hard, and within four minutes they had turned the game on its head. Defender Alessandro Circati levelled at 1-1 in the 30th minute before Conor Metcalfe set the stands alight with a second in the 34th, flipping the scoreline and pushing Australia 2-1 ahead.

Alessandro Circati levels it for the CommBank @socceroos after some VAR confusion! 🔥 His flick looping perfectly into the back of the net for Australia's first of the night, with replays proving that he was not offside! 💪 Watch #AUSvBRA live and exclusive on Paramount+ 📺 pic.twitter.com/P8il95HXlD — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) September 29, 2026

Brazil pushed for a way back. The 40th minute brought a strong tackle from Gabriel, and Raphinha rescued the Samba side in first-half stoppage time, tucking away a penalty to make it 2-2 in the 45+1 minute.

WHAT A STRIKE FROM CONNOR METCALFE! 🚀 The hero from the CommBank @socceroos’ first 2026 FIFA World Cup match is at it again, rocketing Australia into the lead! 🔥 Watch #AUSvBRA live and exclusive on Paramount+ 📺 pic.twitter.com/PY554vAVRH — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) September 29, 2026

Turning the tables and the coup de grâce

With Raphinha off, the coach turned to rising talent Endrick. The change worked like magic.

Ice cold from the spot by Raphinha 🥶 The FC Barcelona star levels the score for Brazil with a clinical penalty 🎯 Watch #AUSvBRA live and exclusive on Paramount+ 📺 pic.twitter.com/mIpsKILxhP — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) September 29, 2026

Bruno Guimarães tipped the balance in the 70th minute, restoring Brazil's lead with a precious goal. He latched onto an exquisitely crafted pass from Endrick, who once again proved he could make the difference when it mattered.

Vinícius Júnior sealed it. The forward took responsibility from the spot in the 80th minute and fired home the fourth with great confidence, killing off Australia's hopes and confirming Brazil's superiority on a night of collective brilliance from the Seleção's stars.

Bruno Guimarães fires Brazil back into the lead! 🇧🇷 The Arsenal midfielder gets his fourth international goal, finishing off a pinpoint pass from Endrick 👏 Watch #AUSvBRA live and exclusive on Paramount+ 📺 pic.twitter.com/OqsQ8pFnLX — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) September 29, 2026

Vini Jr finally gets his goal with a perfect penalty! ✨ The Real Madrid star picks out the bottom corner, leaving Patrick Beach with no chance 🎯 Watch #AUSvBRA live and exclusive on Paramount+ 📺 pic.twitter.com/Wr5pMtH4QK — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) September 29, 2026