Overview
- Jesús Ramírez scored in the 38th minute after Daniel Pereira released Ender Echenique, who set up the finish inside Australia’s box.
- The friendly is being played at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas.
- Venezuela is testing a transitional squad under Aristeguieta with notable absences including José Martínez, Jon Aramburu and Yeferson Soteldo.
- Australia is using the fixture to fine-tune its setup ahead of preparations for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
- This is only the second meeting between the teams, coming 21 years after their first encounter ended 1-1.