Archive · 20 Aug 2026
India Set to Face Cape Verde Before Brazil Friendly
India may play a football match against Cape Verde on October 6.
The game could happen in Kolkata or Kochi.
India is also scheduled to play Brazil on October 3.
Brazil has won the World Cup five times.
Cape Verde became popular after its reported 2026 World Cup performance.
India’s football federation is waiting for Cape Verde to confirm the match.
Coach Khalid Jamil may start a training camp on September 21.
Cape Verde has also appointed Humberto Bettencourt as its new men’s team coach.
Cape Verde are likely to play India in an international friendly on October 6.
The match could be held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata or Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.
India are scheduled to host five-time World Cup champions Brazil on October 3 in Kolkata.
The All India Football Federation is awaiting confirmation from the Cape Verde football association.
India coach Khalid Jamil could begin a preparatory camp on September 21, when the FIFA window opens.
- Who
- India and Cape Verde are expected to play, while Brazil is scheduled as another opponent for India.
- What
- A possible international friendly between India and Cape Verde is being planned before India’s friendly against Brazil.
- When
- The Cape Verde match is likely on October 6, the Brazil match is scheduled for October 3, and India’s preparatory camp could begin on September 21.
- Where
- The Cape Verde match could be held in Kolkata or Kochi; the Brazil match is scheduled for Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
- Why
- The All India Football Federation wants India to play a quality preparatory match before facing Brazil.
- Potential fixture
- India vs Cape Verde international friendly
- Likely date
- October 6
- Possible venues
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, or Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi
- Brazil fixture
- India is scheduled to host Brazil on October 3 at Salt Lake Stadium
- Confirmation status
- The All India Football Federation is awaiting confirmation from the Cape Verde football association
- India camp
- A preparatory camp could begin on September 21, when the FIFA window starts
- Cape Verde coach
- Humberto Bettencourt was promoted after Bubista’s departure