Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India to Host Brazil in Historic Kolkata Friendly
India’s national football team will play a friendly match against Brazil on October 3, 2026, at the big Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
It’s the first time the two senior teams have met and the first time Brazil will play in India.
Brazil is one of the best teams in the world, ranked 5th, while India is ranked 138th.
The game will give Indian players a chance to play against very strong opponents and learn from them.
Fans in India love Brazilian football, so this match is a big celebration for everyone.
India will host Brazil in a historic friendly on October 3, 2026, at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
It is the first senior meeting between the two teams and Brazil’s first match on Indian soil.
Brazil is ranked 5th in FIFA rankings; India is ranked 138th.
Brazil will arrive after friendlies against Australia in Queensland.
The match is seen as a landmark moment for Indian football, offering players a chance to test themselves against a top-ranked side.
- Who
- India national football team and Brazil national football team
- What
- A FIFA international friendly match
- When
- October 3, 2026
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, India
- Why
- To create a historic encounter, test Indian players against a top-ranked side, and celebrate the strong fan bond with Brazil
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata
- Teams
- India vs Brazil
- FIFA Ranking (India)
- 138th
- FIFA Ranking (Brazil)
- 5th
- Significance
- First senior meeting and Brazil’s first match on Indian soil
Sources
India vs Brazil 2026: Historic FIFA football friendly confirmed for October 3; check details
Brazil to face India in historic friendly in Kolkata on October 3
India to face Brazil in blockbuster friendly in Kolkata on October 3
Neymar & Vini Jr To Play In India? AIFF Announces India Vs Brazil Historic Football Friendly In Kolkata; Check Date
India vs Brazil: Five-Time World Champions To Play In Kolkata, Date Time Confirmed - Telegraph India