India to host Brazil, Panama, Uruguay for football friendlies
The All India Football Federation has announced that the Indian national team will host Brazil, Panama, and Uruguay for international friendlies in Kolkata and Bengaluru. These high-profile matches are scheduled during the upcoming FIFA international window.
Why it matters
Hosting top-tier global football teams is a significant development for the growth and visibility of the sport in India.
India will host two-time World Cup champions Uruguay for a football friendly on October 6 in Kolkata, the third international match the country will play at home against quality teams in the upcoming FIFA window.
The match will be played three days after India's international friendly against five-time World Cup champions Brazil at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The match against Uruguay will also be played at the same iconic venue.
The Indian team is also playing against Panama at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on September 26.
The FIFA international window is from September 21 to October 6 and a country can play a maximum of four matches in this period.
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