It's official: Hosts India will play Brazil football team on October 3 in Kolkata
The Brazilian national football team is scheduled to play an international friendly against India in Kolkata on October 3. This historic match follows Brazil's strong showing in the 2026 World Cup and aims to capitalize on the team's massive popularity in India.
Why it matters
This is a landmark event for Indian football, marking the first time the Brazilian national team will play on Indian soil.
Indian football is set for one of its biggest occasions as the Blue Tigers prepare to face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the fixture on Wednesday, with the match set to mark the Selecao's first appearance on Indian soil.The announcement brings an end to days of speculation over Brazil's proposed visit to India. Earlier reports from ESPN Brasil had suggested that the CBF was in advanced talks to stage a friendly in Kolkata, although the opposition had not been finalised at the time.Discussions between the CBF and Indian stakeholders reportedly began during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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