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India Face Brazil in Landmark FIFA Friendly in Kolkata
India’s football team will play Brazil in a special friendly match.
The game will happen on October 3 in Kolkata.
Brazil is one of the world’s strongest football teams, while India is ranked much lower.
This will be the first time the two teams have played each other.
India recently drew 1-1 with Panama.
Ryan Williams scored India’s goal in that match.
Brazil will be led by coach Carlo Ancelotti and may use several young players.
Fans in India can watch the game on Sony Sports or stream it on Sony LIV.
India will face five-time champions Brazil in a FIFA friendly on October 3 at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.
The match will be India’s first-ever encounter with Brazil, ranked fifth in the world compared with India at 138th.
India enter the game after a 1-1 draw with Panama on September 25, with Ryan Williams scoring.
Brazil will be without injured Raphinha, Wesley and Joao Pedro, while younger players may be given starting roles.
The match will air on Sony Sports from 7:30 PM IST and stream on the Sony LIV website and app.
- Who
- The India national football team and Brazil national football team, including Vinicius Junior and other senior and young players.
- What
- A FIFA friendly football match between India and Brazil.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India.
- When
- October 3, with television coverage and streaming beginning at 7:30 PM IST.
- Why
- India are beginning a new era under Khalid Jamil, while Brazil are continuing Carlo Ancelotti’s rebuilding process.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs Brazil FIFA friendly
- Date
- October 3
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Television
- Sony Sports channels
- Streaming
- Sony LIV website and app
- Kickoff coverage
- 7:30 PM IST
- Recent India result
- 1-1 draw against Panama on September 25
Sources
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