India are set to face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in one of the biggest international football matches to be played on Indian soil, with the historic friendly scheduled for Saturday, October 3, in Kolkata.

The match will mark the first senior men's international meeting between India and Brazil, with the Blue Tigers preparing to take on the fifth-ranked side under head coach Khalid Jamil.

The encounter will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as the Salt Lake Stadium.

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India vs Brazil: Date, Time And Venue

The India vs Brazil football match will be played on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST, with the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata hosting the contest.

The match is part of Brazil's first international cycle under Carlo Ancelotti following the 2026 World Cup. Brazil have already played two friendlies against Australia during the current international window before travelling to India.

Where To Watch India vs Brazil Online?

Indian football fans can watch the match live online on SonyLIV.

The fixture will also be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network, while Sony AATH will provide Bengali commentary.

India vs Brazil Predicted Lineups

Khalid Jamil is expected to retain the 4-4-2 structure that India used in their recent 1-1 draw against Panama.

India Predicted XI

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese, Akash Mishra; Vikram Partap Singh, Lalengmawia Ralte, Ricky Shabong, Ashique Kuruniyan; Ryan Williams, Manvir Singh.

India could also consider Anirudh Thapa and Sahal Abdul Samad as midfield options.

Brazil, meanwhile, have a star-studded squad featuring Vinicius Jr and Endrick, although Barcelona winger Raphinha has withdrawn from the squad.

Brazil Predicted XI

Pedro Morisco; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo; Rayan, Gabriel Bontempo, Vinicius Jr; Endrick.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has described the Kolkata clash as an “opportunity” rather than a test, while stressing that his team have “full respect” for India ahead of the historic encounter.

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India vs Brazil Match Details

Match: India vs Brazil, International Friendly
Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network, Sony AATH
Live Streaming: SonyLIV