Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Five Indian Players to Watch in Brazil Friendly
India’s men’s football team will play Brazil in Kolkata on Saturday.
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times.
This will be the first senior men’s international match between India and Brazil.
India recently drew 1-1 with Panama.
Ryan Williams scored India’s goal in that match.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu will be an important goalkeeper for India.
Ashique Kuruniyan can help India attack and defend on the wings.
Akash Mishra assisted Williams against Panama.
Vikram Pratap Singh can give India speed and width in attack.
India will face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in a landmark friendly in Kolkata on Saturday.
The match will be the first senior men’s international meeting between India and Brazil.
India drew 1-1 with Panama on 25 September, with Ryan Williams scoring for India.
Goalkeeper and captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is expected to play a key defensive role against Brazil’s attack.
Ashique Kuruniyan, Akash Mishra and Vikram Pratap Singh offer India additional experience and attacking options.
- Who
- India’s senior men’s football team and Brazil’s national team, including the five Indian players highlighted.
- What
- A landmark international friendly between India and Brazil.
- When
- Saturday, during the ongoing international window; India previously drew with Panama on 25 September.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, India.
- Why
- The match is the first senior men’s international meeting between the two countries and gives India a major test against Brazil.
- Fixture
- India vs Brazil international friendly
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
- Timing
- Saturday during the ongoing international window
- India’s previous result
- 1-1 draw against Panama on 25 September
- India’s goal against Panama
- Ryan Williams scored in the 41st minute
- Brazil’s recent opponent
- Australia
- Players highlighted
- Ryan Williams, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Ashique Kuruniyan, Akash Mishra and Vikram Pratap Singh