Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India to Face Brazil in Kolkata Friendly on Oct 3
India’s national football team is going to play a friendly game against Brazil in Kolkata on October 3, 2026.
Brazil is a very strong team, ranked fifth in the world, and they just lost in the 2026 World Cup.
The match is a big chance for Indian players to test themselves against a top team.
It will also help grow interest in football in India.
Lionel Messi visited Kolkata earlier this year, but the visit had some crowd problems.
The game is the toughest opponent India has faced since the world rankings started in 1992.
The All India Football Federation is excited about the match and hopes it will be a historic moment for Indian football.
India will play Brazil in an international friendly in Kolkata on October 3, 2026.
Brazil exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a Round of 16 loss to Norway.
Brazil’s record scorer Neymar has announced his international retirement and will not attend the match.
The game is India’s toughest opponent since the FIFA World Ranking began in 1992.
Lionel Messi visited Kolkata earlier this year amid crowd unrest at Salt Lake Stadium.
- Who
- India national football team and Brazil national football team
- What
- International friendly match
- When
- October 3, 2026
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India
- Why
- To give Indian players experience against a top-ranked opponent and boost football in India
- Opponent
- Brazil
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Brazil Ranking
- 5th
- Notable
- Neymar retired from international football