India vs Brazil Football Friendly Confirmed for October 3 in Kolkata

India will face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in a historic international friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on October 3, 2026.

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India vs Brazil Football Friendly Confirmed for October 3 in Kolkata

India vs Brazil: Historic Football Friendly Set for October 3 in Kolkata

Indian football fans are set for a major international fixture as India will face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in a senior men’s international friendly on October 3, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially confirmed the fixture, which will mark the first-ever meeting between the senior men’s national teams of India and Brazil.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST, according to the ticketing and match information currently available. Brazil’s senior men’s team will be playing in India for the first time, adding further significance to the fixture. Brazil are also currently ranked fifth in the FIFA World Rankings, making this one of the highest-profile opponents India have faced in recent years.

India’s men’s national team is coached by Khalid Jamil, who has named a 26-player squad for the September-October international window. India’s schedule includes a September 26 friendly against Panama in Bengaluru, followed by the Brazil match in Kolkata on October 3 and a fixture against two-time world champions Uruguay at the same venue on October 6.

Tickets for the India-Brazil match have been made available through the District ticketing platform. The match will also be available for television and digital audiences in India through Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.

The Brazil fixture is expected to draw significant attention from football supporters across India, particularly in Kolkata, where Brazil has a large following. The match will provide the Indian team with an opportunity to play against a globally recognised national side during an important international window.

Following the Brazil encounter, India will remain in Kolkata for another high-profile fixture against Uruguay on October 6. With Brazil and Uruguay both scheduled to visit India during the same international window, the September-October period represents a significant series of international fixtures for Indian football.

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