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India Faces Brazil in Historic Football Friendly: Vini Jr. & Co. Take on Blue Tigers
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Firstpost•03-10-2026, 13:10
India Faces Brazil in Historic Football Friendly: Vini Jr. & Co. Take on Blue Tigers
- •The Indian men's football team will play a historic one-off international friendly against five-time World Cup winners Brazil at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- •This marks the first-ever meeting between India and Brazil, offering the Blue Tigers a valuable opportunity to test themselves against an elite football nation.
- •Brazil's squad is expected to feature stars like Vinicius Jr., Endrick, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Bruno Guimaraes, while India will showcase players such as Ryan Williams, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and Sahal Abdul Samad.
- •The match kicks off at 07:30 PM IST and will be telecasted live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 2, 3, 4, and Sony Aath).
- •Fans can also live stream the match on the SonyLIV app and website with an active subscription.
Key Questions Answered
The historic international friendly match between India and Brazil takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, with kickoff scheduled for 07:30 PM IST.
The live telecast of the match is available on the Sony Sports Network channels including Sony Sports 2, Sony Sports 3, Sony Sports 4, and Sony Aath, while live streaming can be accessed on the SonyLIV app and website with an active subscription.
This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between India and Brazil, and represents the highest-ranked opponent (with Brazil ranked fifth) that India has faced since the FIFA World Ranking system was introduced in 1992.
