India are set to face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in a much-anticipated international friendly on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The historic match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
The match will mark the first senior men’s international meeting between India and Brazil. Brazil are currently ranked fifth in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, while India are ranked 138th, making this the highest-ranked opposition the Indian men’s team has faced since the FIFA ranking system was introduced.
India will enter the contest after securing a 1-1 draw against Panama in Bengaluru on September 25. Ryan Williams put India ahead before Panama’s Omar Valencia equalised in the second half.
Brazil’s squad includes several high-profile names, including Vinicius Junior, Endrick, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian team is being coached by Carlo Ancelotti.
India vs Brazil: Squads
India’s 26-member squad, announced by head coach Khalid Jamil, includes the following players:
Goalkeepers: Albino Gomes, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Som Kumar
Defenders: Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Akash Mishra, Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jay Gupta, Pramveer, Ricky Meetei Haobam
Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Farukh Choudhary, Lalengmawia Ralte, Macarton Nickson, Mohammed Sanan, Ricky Shabong, Sahal Abdul Samad
Forwards: Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Ryan Williams, Vikram Partap Singh
Brazil’s announced squad includes:
Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza, Pedro Morisco, Otavio
Defenders: Arthur Dias, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jair, Marquinhos, Matheuzinho, Mauro Junior, Vitor Reis, Wesley
Midfielders: Andrey Santos, Breno Bidon, Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo Santos, Douglas Luiz, Gabriel Bontempo
Forwards: Endrick, Estêvão, Joao Pedro, Pedro, Raphinha, Rayan, Samuel Lino, Vinicius Junior
India vs Brazil Match Details
The international friendly between India and Brazil will be played on Saturday, October 3, at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata
Kick-off: 7:30 PM IST
The fixture has attracted significant attention as Brazil’s senior men’s team makes its first appearance in India for an international match.
India vs Brazil Live Telecast and Streaming
Football fans in India can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network. The game will also be available for online streaming through SonyLIV from 7:30 PM IST. AIFF has also listed Sony Aath among the broadcast platforms for the fixture.
India will be looking to build on the confidence gained from their draw against Panama, while Brazil will bring a squad featuring some of the biggest names in world football. The Kolkata friendly is expected to be a major test for the Blue Tigers against one of the most decorated national teams in international football.
Disclaimer: Match schedules, player availability, broadcast arrangements and other details can change due to official updates. Readers should check the relevant football federation and broadcaster platforms for the latest information before the match.