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Suvendu Adhikari to Attend Historic India-Brazil Football Friendly at Salt Lake Stadium
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News18•02-10-2026, 20:00
Suvendu Adhikari to Attend Historic India-Brazil Football Friendly at Salt Lake Stadium
- •West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced he will watch the India-Brazil international friendly match on October 3 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium).
- •The match is considered one of the biggest international football fixtures ever hosted in India, with five-time world champions Brazil facing India.
- •Brazil, ranked fifth globally, arrived in India on Thursday night and will play their first-ever senior men’s international match against India on Indian soil.
- •The Brazilian squad features high-profile players such as Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Marquinhos, and Endrick, coached by Carlo Ancelotti.
- •The state administration has heightened security and made extensive arrangements for the match, anticipating a large turnout of football enthusiasts.
Key Questions Answered
The international friendly football match between India and Brazil is scheduled to kick off on October 3 at 7:30 pm at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
Coached by Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazilian squad features several high-profile players including Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Marquinhos, and Endrick.
Brazil arrives in India as the five-time world champions and is currently ranked fifth in the FIFA world rankings, while the Indian national team is placed 138th.
