Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Gurpreet Proud Despite India’s 4-0 Defeat to Brazil
India played Brazil in a football match in Kolkata.
Brazil won by four goals to none.
India’s captain, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, said he was proud of how his teammates tried.
He said playing a strong team like Brazil was a good experience.
Brazil scored twice before halftime and twice afterward.
Gurpreet made several saves, and India also had chances to score.
The loss means India have gone six games without a win.
India are due to play Uruguay next at the same stadium.
Brazil beat India 4-0 in an international friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.
India captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said he was proud of his teammates’ effort and called the match a valuable experience.
Brazil scored through Estevao, Pedro and Samuel Lino, who scored twice, while Gurpreet made several saves.
The defeat extended India’s winless run to six matches; Brazil recorded their fifth win in six international friendlies.
India are scheduled to face Uruguay in another friendly at the same stadium on October 6.
- Who
- India’s national football team, led by captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, played Brazil.
- What
- Brazil won the international friendly 4-0.
- When
- The report is dated October 4; India’s next friendly is scheduled for October 6.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Why
- The fixture gave India an opportunity to test themselves against high-quality opposition.
- Result
- Brazil 4, India 0
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- India captain
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Brazil scorers
- Estevao, Pedro and Samuel Lino (two goals)
- India's winless run
- Six matches
- Brazil's recent friendly record
- Five wins in their last six international friendlies
- India's next match
- Friendly against Uruguay, scheduled for October 6 in Kolkata