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Ancelotti: Brazil Respects India, Ready to Showcase Quality in Kolkata Friendly
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News18•02-10-2026, 20:15
Ancelotti: Brazil Respects India, Ready to Showcase Quality in Kolkata Friendly
- •Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledges cricket's prominence in India but emphasizes football's growing appeal and his team's respect for the nation.
- •Ancelotti views the friendly against India at Salt Lake Stadium as an opportunity for Brazil to showcase its quality, not a test.
- •The five-time Champions League winner expressed respect for the Indian team, noting their recent 1-1 draw against Panama.
- •Ancelotti, appointed Brazil coach in May 2025, is focused on building synergy and defining the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
- •Brazil's squad for the India match blends experienced players like Vinicius Jr and Marquinhos with new talents, following their 2026 World Cup disappointment.
Key Questions Answered
The historic international friendly match between India and Brazil is scheduled to take place on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, marking Brazil's first-ever senior men's game on Indian soil.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a star-studded 26-man squad featuring experienced core players like Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos, alongside Arsenal duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes.
Brazil experienced a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign in North America, where they suffered a 1-2 defeat and were knocked out in the pre-quarterfinals by Norway.
