India Captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Says Team Will Play Brazil to Win
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports
India men's national football team will face Brazil in a friendly match in Kolkata on Saturday, October 2, 2026. Captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stated the team aims to win, not just take selfies, against the five-time World Cup champions. India has managed only one win in their last 11 fixtures prior to this international window. The team recently drew 1-1 with Panama, ranked 92 places above India in FIFA rankings.
Why it matters
The match offers Indian footballers a rare opportunity to test themselves against a top global side. A strong performance could boost morale and signal progress for the national team ahead of future competitions.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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