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India to Host Brazil in Historic Kolkata Friendly
India will play a big football game against Brazil on October 3 in Kolkata.
Brazil is one of the best teams in the world, while India is still learning.
This is the first time Brazil will play in India, so many fans are excited.
The game will help India practice against a very strong opponent.
It is a special moment for both countries and their fans.
India will host Brazil on Oct 3 at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Brazil is ranked 5th in FIFA; India 138th.
This is the first time Brazil plays on Indian soil.
Brazil uses the match as part of its preparation for 2028 Copa America and 2030 World Cup.
AIFF and CBF highlight the historic significance and strong fan support.
- Who
- India national football team and Brazil national football team
- What
- International friendly match
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India
- When
- October 3, 2024
- Why
- Historic first match for Brazil in India and a chance for India to test itself against a top-ranked team
Key facts
- Date
- October 3, 2024
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan)
- Teams
- India vs Brazil
- FIFA Ranking (Brazil)
- 5th
- FIFA Ranking (India)
- 138th
- Significance
- First time Brazil plays on Indian soil
Quotes
Brazilian Football Confederation
Official association of Brazilian football
“The Brazilian National Team's schedule continues. After the friendlies in Australia, our next destination will be India, where we will write an unprecedented chapter in our history.”
deccanchronicle.com
““It will be a special encounter with a country that hosts the largest international fanbase... we are eager to live this moment alongside millions of Indian fans!””
wionews.com
M Satyanarayan
AIFF Deputy Secretary General
“"To welcome a team of Brazil’s stature to our country is an extraordinary moment and one that will undoubtedly become a landmark chapter in the history of Indian football."”
thestatesman.com
wionews.com
Sources
India to host five-time world champions Brazil in historic football friendly on October 3
Brazil To Face India in Historic Football Friendly in Kolkata on October 3
Brazil to play India in Calcutta, historic football friendly set for Salt Lake Stadium - Telegraph India
Brazil Coming to Kolkata: India to face football giant in friendly on October 3
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