India vs Brazil Live Score: Jamil, Ancelotti name their XIs for historic clash in Kolkata – The Tech Word News

India will take on Brazil in a historic international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday, October 3, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 IST. The venue, better known as the Salt Lake Stadium, will host the first senior men’s international meeting between the two countries and Brazil’s first international match on Indian soil.

The Blue Tigers enter the match ranked 138th in the FIFA rankings, while Brazil are fifth, leaving a 133-place gap between the teams. Brazil is the highest-ranked opposition India have faced since the introduction of the FIFA rankings in 1992, making it one of the most challenging parts of Khalid Jamil’s tenure.

India’s recent form offers some encouragement after holding Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru. Ryan Williams put India ahead in the first half before Omar Valencia equalized after the break, with the Blue Tigers remaining competitive against the 44th-ranked Panama team in the world. It was the first time India avoided defeat against top-50 opposition, while their recent six-match form is WLLLDD after a 2-1 Asian Cup qualifier win over Hong Kong and friendly defeats against Jamaica, Zimbabwe and Tajikistan.

Jamil has a fully fit squad available, with veteran goalkeeper and captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu set to earn his 90th international cap. Ryan Williams, who scored against Panama, is expected to lead the attack alongside Manvir Singh, while Anwar Ali and Bijoy Varghese are expected to form the central defensive partnership. Jamil is expected to favor a disciplined 4-4-2 shape built around a low defensive block and attacking football.

Brazil arrived under Carlo Ancelotti after two games with Australia, drawing 1-1 in Townsville before winning 4-2 in Brisbane, where Vinicius Junior scored. The five-time world champions are rebuilding after their last 16 appearance against Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Ancelotti should use the India match to give opportunities to players who have had fewer minutes.

Vinicius headlines an attacking group that also includes Endrick, Estevao, Rayan, Pedro and Samuel Lino, while Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes provide experience. Raphinha withdrew with a thigh injury, while Joao Pedro also withdrew and was replaced by Fluminense midfielder Gabriel Martinelli.

Brazil and India have agreed on an extended rotation for the friendly, with Brazil looking to use all 11 substitutes after Ancelotti asked to give his players more opportunities. India and Panama had previously agreed on eight substitutions but used five each.

The Brazilian’s arrival has sparked a big response in Kolkata, where the national team has considerable fanfare, with Marquinhos acknowledging the opportunity to connect with the country’s large Indian fan base. India will remain in Kolkata after the match before taking on two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6.

India vs Brazil Live Scores, FIFA Friendly 2026: Complete Lineups

India: Albino Gomes, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Som Kumar, Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Akash Mishra, Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jay Gupta, Pramveer, Ricky Meetei Haobam, A Choharyan Farni, Thapa Lalengmawia Ralte, Macarton Nickson, Mohammed Sanan, Ricky Shabong, Sahal Abdul Samad, Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Ryan Williams, Vikram Partap Singh.

Brazil: Hugo Souza, Pedro Morisco, Otavio, Arthur Dias, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jair, Marquinhos, Matheuzinho, Mauro Junior, Vitor Reis, Wesley, Andrey Santos, Breno Bidon, Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo Santos, Douglas Luiz, Gabriel Estenicis Samuel, Lino Martinelli, Ranician Bontempo, Gabrielo Martinelli, Raniciyan Samuel junior.

Raphinha was initially included in Brazil’s squad but withdrew with a thigh injury, while no replacement was called up for the Barcelona winger. Joao Pedro also withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Gabriel Martinelli.