Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Brazil to Play Friendly in Kolkata
Brazil is planning to play a friendly football match in Kolkata, India, in October.
This is in addition to two other matches they have scheduled against Australia in September.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has been negotiating this match with organizers since the 2026 World Cup, inspired by the strong support from Kolkata fans.
During the World Cup, the city was decorated with murals of Brazilian players like Neymar and Vini Junior, showing their enthusiasm for the team.
The match is part of a new international period that allows teams to play up to four matches.
Brazil to play a friendly match in Kolkata, India, in October.
Match is in addition to two scheduled games against Australia in September.
Negotiations between CBF and organizers began during the 2026 World Cup.
Kolkata fans showed strong support with murals of Brazilian players.
Match is part of the new 'Super FIFA window' allowing up to four matches.
- Who
- Brazil national football team and Kolkata fans
- What
- Friendly match in Kolkata
- When
- October
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Strong support for Brazil in the region and part of the new 'Super FIFA window'
Brazil's International Match Schedule
Kolkata's Football Enthusiasm
Match Schedule
Brazil's International Match Schedule
Brazil plans to play a friendly match in India in October, in addition to two scheduled games against Australia in September.
Kolkata's Football Enthusiasm
Kolkata has shown strong support for Brazil, with fans decorating the city with murals of Brazilian players during the World Cup.
- Match Location
- Kolkata, India
- Match Month
- October
- Opponent
- To be determined
- Negotiations
- Between CBF and organizers during the 2026 World Cup
- Kolkata's Support
- Thousands of fans sporting Brazil shirts and murals of Neymar and Vini Junior
Sources
Brazil Football Team Likely To Play Friendly In Kolkata In October
Brazil to play international match in India: Kolkata set to welcome Selecao - Telegraph India
Brazil vs India football match in Kolkata? CBF in advanced talks for historic friendly: Reports
Is the Brazil football team really coming to Kolkata to play friendly match? Here's what we know
Brazil in advanced talks to play international friendly with India: Report
