Indian football team is likely to play Brazil in Kolkata

The Indian football team could be gearing up for a dream match against five-time world champions Brazil, with Seleo reportedly scheduled to take on the Blue Tigers in Kolkata on October 3. According to a report from Brazilian outlet GE Globo, Brazil are set to wrap up their 2026 squad with three friendlies, two in Australia and one in India.

The team is already confirmed to play two friendlies against Australia on September 25 and 29 in Townsville and Brisbane. The report states that the third match of Brazil’s FIFA October window will be against India in Kolkata.

If confirmed, the match will be one of the biggest matches in Indian football history and will bring Brazil’s star-studded national team to a city that has long had deep connections with the Selecao.

Brazil’s visit to India has been the subject of increasing speculation in the last week. Earlier reports from ESPN Brasil suggested that the Brazilian Football Confederation, CBF, was in advanced talks to host a friendly in Kolkata, although the opponent was not finalized at the time.

But the latest report from Brazil claims that the opponent will be India and the match is scheduled for October 3.

KOLKATA BRAZIL CONNECTION

The proposed match would come after the Brazilian team’s World Cup campaign generated huge interest among Indian fans, especially in Kolkata.

The city was again colored yellow and green during the tournament, with Brazilian flags, murals and cutouts of players appearing in various neighborhoods. Scenes of thousands of fans celebrating Brazil’s matches reportedly caught the CBF’s attention and helped spark discussions about bringing the national team to India.

Kolkata’s relationship with Brazilian football also goes back decades. Pele famously played at the Eden Gardens in 1977 when the New York Cosmos faced Mohun Bagan, an event that remains part of the city’s football folklore.

However, if the match takes place on October 3, it will be something entirely different: Brazil’s senior national team facing India on Indian soil.

It would also present a rare opportunity for the Blue Tigers to test themselves against one of the most decorated teams in international football.

Brazil’s two matches against Australia in September have already been confirmed, with the CBF announcing matches in Townsville and Brisbane. The latest report from GE Globo now points to Kolkata as the destination of their next stop.

Official confirmation and final contract details are still awaited. However, if the report turns out to be accurate, Kolkata could be preparing for one of the biggest nights in the history of Indian football.

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Issued by:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published on:

30 Jul 2026 14:00 IST