Brazil tame India in 4-0 friendly win
Brazil defeated India 4-0 in an international friendly football match held at Salt Lake Stadium. Samuel Lino scored twice, while Estevao and Pedro also contributed to the victory, extending India's winless streak to six matches.
Why it matters
The match highlights the disparity in global football rankings and the ongoing challenges faced by the Indian national team in international competition.
Samuel Lino scored his first two goals for Brazil as India's frantic effort to hold off the five-time world champions faded after a spirited start, allowing the visitors to cruise to a 4-0 win in a friendly on Saturday (October 3, 2026).
Chelsea winger Estevao scored Brazil's first goal and assisted Pedro before Lino netted a second-half brace, helping Carlo Ancelotti's side conclude their tour of Australia and India with two wins and a draw.
Ancelotti, who has experimented with the squad throughout the three friendlies, made eight changes from Tuesday's (September 29) 4-2 win over Australia, retaining only Vinicius Jr, Danilo and Gabriel Bontempo.
India's strategy of leaving Vinicius unmarked on the left and trapping him offside had some early success as they combined their defenders with a low midfield to hold Brazil off, and targeted lone forward Manvir Singh with long balls.
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