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India vs Brazil: Football Giants Clash in Historic Kolkata Friendly
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Moneycontrol•03-10-2026, 15:35
India vs Brazil: Football Giants Clash in Historic Kolkata Friendly
- •India and Brazil will face off in their first-ever men's football international friendly in Kolkata on Saturday.
- •The match will feature star players like Vinicius Junior, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bruno Guimaraes, and Marquinhos at Salt Lake Stadium.
- •Brazil is ranked fifth globally, while India stands at 138th, highlighting a significant difference in team quality.
- •India recently drew 1-1 with World Cupper Panama, showing promising form ahead of the challenging Brazil match.
- •The game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, telecast on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on Sony LIV.
Key Questions Answered
The international friendly match between India and Brazil is set to be played on Saturday, October 3, at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with a kick-off time of 7:30 PM IST.
The live streaming of the India vs Brazil football match will be available on Sony LIV, while the television telecast will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network.
This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between India and Brazil in men's football, and stands as the highest-ranked opponent India has faced since the FIFA ranking system began in 1992.
