Published 3 October 2026
India face Brazil in a senior men's international friendly in Kolkata on **Saturday, 3 October 2026**.
This is the first senior-level meeting between India and Brazil. Brazil are ranked fifth in the FIFA men's ranking, while India are 138th, making Brazil the highest-ranked opponent India have faced since the official FIFA ranking system began.
The friendly is part of India's October international window. After Brazil, India are scheduled to face Uruguay in Kolkata on 6 October.
Head coach Khalid Jamil selected a 26-player squad for the international window. The group includes Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad, Manvir Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan and other senior and emerging players.
For India, the match is a rare chance to test the team against elite international opposition. Brazil are using the fixture as part of their post-World Cup international programme under Carlo Ancelotti.
Check the AIFF match-day updates for any late squad, lineup or broadcast changes before kick-off.
The friendly is scheduled for Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
At Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
AIFF lists Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV and Sony Aath for the match.
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