Brazil dominates India in historic 4-0 friendly match in Kolkata

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Brazil dominates India in historic 4-0 friendly match in Kolkata
Summary

Brazil secured a convincing 4-0 victory over India in a friendly match on October 3 in Kolkata, marking their first encounter. Estevao opened the scoring in the 28th minute, followed by goals from Pedro, Samuel Lino, who netted twice, sealing the match. Brazil showcased superior skill despite a half-empty stadium, attributed by some to high ticket prices. The match served as an opportunity for India, ranked 138th, to raise the profile of football in a country where cricket remains predominant.

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  • •Brazil and India played their first ever men's friendly match.
  • •Brazil's goals were scored by Estevao, Pedro, and Samuel Lino.
  • •The match took place at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
  • •Only a fraction of the 65,000 capacity stadium was filled.
  • •India aims to elevate football's status amidst cricket's popularity.
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Five-time World Cup winners Brazil showed glimpses of their class in a 4-0 win over India in a rare football friendly between the two nations in Kolkata on Saturday.India have never qualified for a World Cup, and football, while popular, plays second fiddle to cricket.

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