'A date for history books': India to face Brazil in historic football match in Kolkata
The All India Football Federation has confirmed that the Indian national football team will host Brazil for an international friendly in Kolkata on October 3. This historic match marks the first time India will face a top-five FIFA ranked team since 1992.
Why it matters
This event represents a significant milestone for Indian football, providing local players with rare exposure to world-class competition and boosting the sport's profile in the region.
Indian football will witness one of its biggest matches when the Blue Tigers face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the fixture on Thursday after reports in Brazilian media over the past few days."A date for the history books. India vs Brazil FIFA International Friendly at Salt Lake Stadium on October 3," the AIFF posted on its official X handle.The match will see India play the highest-ranked team they have faced since the FIFA World Ranking system was introduced in 1992.
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