Archive · 3 Oct 2026
India Face Brazil in Historic Kolkata International Friendly
India’s men’s football team is set to play Brazil in Kolkata.
The match is scheduled for October 3, 2026, at Salt Lake Stadium.
It will be the first senior men’s international match between the countries.
Brazil has won the World Cup five times and is ranked fifth, while India is ranked 138th.
India recently drew 1-1 with Panama, and Ryan Williams scored India’s goal.
Brazil’s squad includes famous players such as Vinícius Júnior, Endrick and Marquinhos.
Some articles say injured players Raphinha, Wesley and João Pedro are expected to miss the match.
Fans in India can watch on Sony Sports Network or stream it on SonyLIV from 7:30 PM IST.
India are scheduled to face five-time World Cup winners Brazil on October 3, 2026, at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM IST; the match is described as the first senior men’s international meeting between the teams.
Brazil are ranked fifth and India 138th in the FIFA rankings, according to the articles.
India drew 1-1 with Panama in Bengaluru on September 25, with Ryan Williams scoring.
The match will be shown on Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV in India.
- Who
- The men’s national football teams of India and Brazil.
- What
- A FIFA international friendly, described as their first senior men’s international meeting.
- When
- Saturday, October 3, 2026; kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
- Why
- The fixture gives India an opportunity to test itself against Brazil; the articles describe it as a historic match for Indian football.
- Fixture
- India vs Brazil FIFA international friendly
- Date and kickoff
- October 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata
- FIFA rankings
- Brazil fifth; India 138th
- India’s previous result
- 1-1 draw against Panama in Bengaluru on September 25; Ryan Williams scored
- Television in India
- Sony Sports Network
- Live streaming in India
- SonyLIV app and website
- India’s next listed opponent
- Uruguay in Kolkata on October 6
Sources
India vs Brazil live streaming: When & Where to watch Blue Tigers face Vinicius Jr & Co in FIFA Friendly on TV?
India vs Brazil live streaming: When and where to watch Vini Jr. & Co. vs the Blue Tigers in action?
India vs Brazil Football Friendly: Live Streaming, Telecast, Date, Time, Venue And All You Need To Know
