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India Likely to Host Cape Verde Around Brazil Friendly
India may play a football match against Cape Verde later this year.
The possible dates are between September 30 and October 6.
The game could happen before or after India plays Brazil on October 3.
The Brazil match is planned for Kolkata.
Officials are still deciding the exact date and stadium for the Cape Verde game.
Cape Verde recently attracted attention by reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
They did not lose a match in their group.
Their tournament ended with a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina.
India may host Cape Verde between September 30 and October 6, according to sources.
The proposed match could take place before or after India’s Brazil friendly in Kolkata on October 3.
The Cape Verde fixture’s exact date and venue have not been finalized.
India and Cape Verde are still discussing the match’s arrangements and modalities.
Cape Verde, ranked 64th, reached the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on debut.
- Who
- India and Cape Verde national football teams.
- What
- A proposed international football friendly between India and Cape Verde.
- Where
- India; the venue for the Cape Verde match has not been decided, while the Brazil match is planned for Kolkata.
- When
- Likely between September 30 and October 6; India’s Brazil friendly is planned for October 3.
- Why
Key facts
- Proposed fixture
- India versus Cape Verde international friendly
- Possible dates
- September 30 to October 6
- Brazil friendly
- India is scheduled to play Brazil in Kolkata on October 3
- Cape Verde ranking
- 64th
- World Cup achievement
- Reached the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on its debut
- Current status
- The match, venue and exact date remain unfinalized
- Cape Verde’s exit
- Lost 3-2 to Argentina after extra time
Quotes
Unnamed source
Source quoted to PTI about India’s upcoming match with Cape Verde
“The talks are on but it is yet to be finalised. But there is high probability that India will host Cape Verde between September 30 and October 6.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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