India vs Brazil LIVE score: Vinicius, Estevao in starting lineup; Latest updates from IND v BRA friendly
October 03, 2026 18:03
India's form ahead of Brazil clash!
India 0-2 Jamaica (Unity Cup)
India 0-1 Zimbabwe (Unity Cup)
India 1-3 Tajikistan (International friendly)
India 1-1 Tajikistan (International friendly)
India 1-1 Panama (International friendly)
October 03, 2026 17:55
India vs Brazil - 11 substitutions allowed for the match
The international friendly between India and Brazil will allow an expanded roster of substitutes, with each team permitted to make up to 11 changes during the game.
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India vs Brazil: 11 substitutions allowed in Kolkata friendly
India and Brazil will be allowed to make up to 11 substitutions each when they meet in a historic men’s international friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
October 03, 2026 17:42
India vs Brazil - Have you wondered what goes into creating a pitch suitable for a five-time champion?
Soon after the announcement of the game, a team from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) visited Kolkata, but was unhappy with the condition of the pitch.
Preparations on a war footing followed; the All India Football Federation (AIFF) asked the CBF to provide an expert to get the turf in shape in time. Accordingly, Ivan Nascimento, a turf expert from Brasilia, arrived in the city and stayed here for a month, supervising the transformation.
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Inside Salt Lake Stadium’s restoration – How the VYBK pitch got ready for India vs Brazil in Kolkata
The Salt Lake Stadium’s pitch did not look conducive when the date was announced for India vs Brazil. Here is how it finally got ready for the match on October 3 in Kolkata.
October 03, 2026 17:35
The Brazil captain is excited to play against India!
For five-time world champion Brazil, the nightmare of missing out on the next title for the sixth time in a row must have hurt, but Marquinhos, the captain of the Selecao, has no time to dwell on the past.
“From now on, it is a new beginning.”
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Brazil captain Marquinhos: We are very happy to play India
Brazil captain Marquinhos says he’s happy to face India and aims to convert Indian fans’ support into a memorable win in Kolkata.
October 03, 2026 17:34
India vs Brazil - Have all the tickets been sold out?
The Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday will host a historic fixture: India playing Brazil for the first time in senior international football.
Though the teams have sweated it out in the run-up to the match, the response from the public has far from been what was expected.
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Why India vs Brazil football friendly match today not sold out?
Exorbitant ticket prices dampen excitement as India hosts Brazil, leaving many fans priced out of a historic match.
October 03, 2026 17:32
How did Brazil agree to come play in India?
India, after a 1-1 draw with Panama last week, will play not one but two former world champions, Brazil and — the first-ever men’s senior international between the Blue Tigers and the Seleção — Uruguay, in Kolkata this week, on October 3 and 6, respectively.
This window marks another first for India: it is playing teams whose previous international window was the FIFA World Cup.
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India vs Brazil – How did the five-time world champion agree to come to play in Kolkata?
India is set to host Brazil and Uruguay in Kolkata, marking India's landmark matches against two world champions and a bold push for high-profile friendlies.
October 03, 2026 17:32
India vs Brazil - Match preview!
When India took the field a day before its high-profile match against Brazil, its open training session was unlike anything seen under previous coaches – the usual jog around the park, stretching and a team huddle.
Friday morning was action-packed: coach Khalid Jamil rolling the ball to the strikers to shoot, pointing to defenders to chase the ball, as the special match ball clattered against the boards on the sidelines with thuds, sometimes even scaring the photographers.
The intent was clear: India, irrespective of its ranking – 137 to Brazil’s fifth — would not cower because of reputation.
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India vs Brazil — A battle for grit and survival in the shadow of Seleção in Kolkata
India faces Brazil in Kolkata, showcasing grit and underdog resolve as Jamil crafts a fighting lineup against football giants.
October 03, 2026 17:32
India vs Brazil - Where to watch the match?
The India vs Brazil international friendly match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be livestreamed on the SonyLiv app and website.
October 03, 2026 17:32
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