Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India to Host Brazil with Full Squad, Ticket Prices High
India will play a friendly match against Brazil on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
The All India Football Federation says Brazil will bring their full squad, including stars like Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Endrick, and coach Carlo Ancelotti.
This is India's first senior international match on home soil and the toughest opponent they've faced since 1992.
Ticket prices are expected to be high because many fans want to see the game.
The match is a special chance for Indian players to learn from a top team and improve their skills.
Brazil will play India on Oct 3 at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
AIFF confirms Brazil will bring full squad, including Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Endrick, and coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Match is India's first senior international on Indian soil and against highest‑ranked opposition since 1992.
AIFF officials say ticket prices will be high due to demand.
The friendly is seen as a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity for Indian players to test themselves against top‑level opposition.
- Who
- India national football team, Brazil national football team, AIFF officials
- What
- Friendly football match between India and Brazil
- When
- October 3, 2024
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India
- Why
- To give India experience against top-level opposition and boost football development
- Opponent
- Brazil
- Date
- October 3, 2024
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Ticket Prices
- High
- Squad
- Full Brazilian squad expected