India vs Brazil friendly: Blue Tigers face Vinicius Junior at Salt Lake Stadium on October 3
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
India face Brazil in a historic Kolkata friendly on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), marking the first senior men's international match between the two nations. The Blue Tigers, currently ranked 138th in FIFA, welcome a star-studded Brazil side featuring Vinicius Junior and Endrick, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, who is ranked fifth globally. India recently held Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru, providing a rare confidence boost ahead of this steep test. The fixture forms part of a double-header, with Uruguay — two-time world champions — visiting Kolkata on October 6.
Why it matters
Indian football fans gain a rare opportunity to watch world-class South American football live, while the match serves as a crucial benchmark for coach Khalid Jamil's side against top-tier opposition ahead of the Uruguay fixture.
Read the original report — Times of India
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