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Cafu Says India Can Benefit From Brazil Friendly
India is going to play Brazil in a football match in Kolkata.
Brazil has won the World Cup five times.
Cafu, a former Brazil captain, said India can learn a lot from the game.
He said Brazil is ranked much higher, but football has become more competitive.
Cafu believes India should encourage more children to play football.
He also praised countries that improved by learning from Brazilian football.
Cafu said Brazil’s young players may leave for Europe too early to build a strong connection with the national team.
He hopes Brazil can win the World Cup in 2028.
India will face five-time World Cup champions Brazil in Kolkata on October 3.
Former Brazil captain Cafu said the match could benefit Indian players and supporters.
Cafu acknowledged a significant ranking gap but said modern football has become more competitive.
He urged India to encourage children to play football and study successful football systems.
Cafu said Brazil’s national team must rebuild its identity and hopes to win the 2028 World Cup.
- Who
- India, Brazil, and former Brazil captain Cafu.
- What
- India will play Brazil in an international football friendly.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India.
- When
- October 3; Cafu also discussed the proposed 2030 World Cup expansion and Brazil’s hopes for 2028.
- Why
- The match is expected to give India experience against a five-time World Cup champion.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs Brazil international friendly
- Date
- October 3
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Brazil’s World Cup titles
- Five
- Brazil’s last World Cup win
- 2002
- Proposed World Cup expansion
- FIFA is considering increasing participation from 48 teams in 2026 to 64 from 2030.
Quotes
Cafu
Former Brazil captain and two-time World Cup winner
“It will bring many benefits to the Indian people and to the Indian national team, which will face a team that is a five-time world champion”
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“Popularise it, encourage it, encourage children to play football, advertise the sport, and study the great footballing schools”
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