Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Brazil Count on Global Support Before India International Friendly
Brazil’s football team is going to India to play a friendly match.
The game will be held at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday evening.
Bruno Guimaraes said Brazilian players feel very lucky to have fans around the world.
He said Brazil is one of the biggest national teams in the world.
Guimaraes has never visited India before.
He expects Indian supporters to make the stadium exciting.
Brazil wants to play a great game and create happy memories for the fans.
Raphinha will not play because he hurt his groin against Australia.
He returned to his club, FC Barcelona, to recover.
Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes said the team feels blessed by worldwide support for Brazilian football.
Brazil will face India in an international friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
Guimaraes said he expects Indian fans to create an incredible atmosphere and hopes Brazil gives them lasting memories.
Brazil have not won the World Cup since 2002, but remain highly popular in India and elsewhere.
Raphinha will miss the match after returning to FC Barcelona with a groin injury sustained against Australia.
- Who
- Brazil’s national team, including midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, will play India.
- What
- The teams will meet in a FIFA international friendly.
- When
- Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Brazil arrived in Kolkata on Friday night.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India.
- Why
- The match is being played as an international friendly, with Brazil also aiming to entertain its Indian supporters.
- Match
- India vs Brazil international friendly
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Kickoff
- Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
- Brazil coach
- Carlo Ancelotti
- Brazil’s last World Cup title
- 2002
- Unavailable player
- Raphinha, who has a groin injury
- Broadcast
- Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Aath and Sony LIV