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India hosts Brazil in historic friendly match on Saturday

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

India hosts Brazil in historic friendly match on Saturday

Summary

India's national football team will face Brazil on Saturday at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. This friendly match is the first encounter between the men's sides, attracting attention from local supporters. Indian officials hope the match will boost football's profile in a cricket-dominated country, with AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey emphasizing its historic significance. Brazil's squad features stars like Vinicius Junior and Marquinhos, aiming to rebuild after a disappointing World Cup exit. India comes off a recent draw with Panama and will play Uruguay shortly after the Brazil fixture.

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•India is ranked 138th, while Brazil is ranked fifth.
•Match will take place on October 1, 2026.
•Brazil aims to regroup after a recent World Cup elimination.
•Kalyan Chaubey calls the match historic for India.
•India will face Uruguay in Kolkata on October 6.

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7:19 AMYahoo Sports — Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil

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India welcomes football royalty on Saturday when the national side plays Brazil, with local supporters hoping the blockbuster friendly will give the game a lift in the cricket-crazy country."This is such a football match that every player wants to play, and I think playing against Brazil for India is historic," All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey told local media.
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 7:19 AM
Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil
India welcomes football royalty on Saturday when the national side plays Brazil, with local supporters hoping the blockbuster friendly will give the game a lift in the cricket-crazy country."This is such a football match that every player wants to play, and I think playing against Brazil for India is historic," All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey told local media.

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