Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Cafu Says India Can Learn From Brazil Friendly
India will play Brazil in a football match in Kolkata on October 3.
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 than India, but modern football is becoming more competitive.
Cafu believes India should encourage more children to play football.
He also suggested studying how countries such as Japan, South Korea, and China developed the sport.
Cafu said Brazil needs to rebuild its identity because many young players leave for Europe early.
He hopes Brazil can win the World Cup in 2028.
India will host five-time World Cup champions Brazil at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on October 3.
Former Brazil captain Cafu said the first-ever India-Brazil match could benefit Indian players and supporters.
Cafu acknowledged a major FIFA ranking gap but said modern football has made competition more even.
He urged India to popularize football, encourage children to play, and study successful football systems.
Cafu also discussed Brazil’s title drought, players leaving early for Europe, and his hope for a 2028 World Cup win.
- Who
- India, Brazil, and former Brazil captain Cafu.
- What
- India will play Brazil in its first-ever international football match against the country, according to the articles.
- When
- The match is scheduled for October 3; Cafu spoke on a Friday during his visit to India.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India; Cafu’s comments were made during a visit to Pillai University in Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- The match is expected to give India experience against a five-time World Cup champion and benefit Indian players and supporters.
- Match
- India versus Brazil international friendly
- Date
- October 3
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- India’s FIFA ranking
- 138th
- Brazil’s FIFA ranking
- Fifth
- Brazil’s World Cup titles
- Five
- Brazil’s last World Cup title
- 2002
- Proposed World Cup expansion
- FIFA is considering increasing participation from 48 teams in 2026 to 64 from 2030; no final decision has been made.
Sources
'India Can Learn From Five-Time World Champions': Former Brazil Captain Cafu Ahead Of Historic Kolkata Friendly | Watch
Indian Team Will Benefit From International Friendly Against Brazil: Cafu
