Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Khalid Jamil Urges India to Handle Pressure Against Brazil
India is getting ready to play Brazil in a big football match.
Brazil is a very strong team, so India’s coach, Khalid Jamil, says his players may feel pressure.
He wants them to stay calm and do the simple things well.
He says mistakes could be costly, so the players need to stay alert.
India may defend or attack depending on what happens during the match.
Defender Anwar Ali says the team should follow the coach’s plan.
He also says India must focus on Brazil, not its recent draw with Panama.
Jamil says the players should take responsibility and give their best.
India coach Khalid Jamil urged players to manage pressure and keep their approach simple against Brazil.
India are scheduled to face sixth-ranked Brazil at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
Jamil said India must stay alert because mistakes against Brazil could be costly.
He said India could defend or attack depending on how the match develops.
Defender Anwar Ali urged teammates to follow Jamil’s plan and focus after their 1-1 draw with Panama.
- Who
- India, coached by Khalid Jamil, will play Brazil; India defender Anwar Ali also addressed the match.
- What
- India are preparing to face Brazil in a football match.
- When
- Saturday; Jamil spoke at a pre-match press conference on Friday.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
- Why
- The teams are meeting in a major match for Indian football; Jamil urged India to manage pressure and perform at its best.
- Match
- India vs Brazil
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Scheduled day
- Saturday
- Brazil ranking
- Sixth-ranked, according to the article
- India's recent result
- 1-1 draw with world No. 44 Panama
- India coach
- Khalid Jamil
- India defender
- Anwar Ali