Kolkata is preparing for a football fixture unlike any other on India's 2026 calendar. The India vs Brazil Football Match 2026 will be played on Saturday, October 3, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as Salt Lake Stadium, with kick-off at 7:30 PM IST. Brazil's senior men's team will make its first appearance in India for an international match, while the Blue Tigers will face the five-time FIFA World Cup champions in what will be their first senior meeting.
The match also gives Indian fans the chance to see several of Brazil's biggest names in Kolkata. Carlo Ancelotti's 26-member squad includes Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Endrick, Marquinhos and Bruno Guimaraes. India, coached by Khalid Jamil, have also named a 26-player squad for the international window. Here are the India vs Brazil match date, time, venue, squads, ticket details and where to watch the game live.
The international friendly is scheduled for October 3, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, or Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata. The current listed kick-off time is 7:30 PM IST, with gates scheduled to open at 3 PM.
Fans in India can watch the international friendly football match live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels.
Football fans in India can watch the live streaming of the India vs Brazil international friendly on SonyLiv app and website.
India's 26-member squad for the Brazil friendly includes a mix of experienced internationals and younger players. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad and Manvir Singh are among the familiar names in the group.
Goalkeepers: Albino Gomes, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Som Kumar
Defenders: Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Akash Mishra, Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jay Gupta, Pramveer, Ricky Meetei Haobam
Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Farukh Choudhary, Lalengmawia Ralte, Macarton Nickson, Mohammed Sanan, Ricky Shabong, Sahal Abdul Samad
Forwards: Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Ryan Williams, Vikram Partap Singh
Brazil's squad features several recognisable names from European and international football, including Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Marquinhos and Bruno Guimaraes.
Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza, Pedro Morisco, Otavio
Defenders: Arthur Dias, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jair Cunha, Marquinhos, Matheuzinho, Mauro Junior, Vitor Reis, Wesley
Midfielders: Andrey Santos, Breno Bidon, Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo Santos, Douglas Luiz, Gabriel Bontempo
Forwards: Endrick, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Pedro, Raphinha, Rayan, Samuel Lino, and Vinicius Junior.
Tickets for the India vs Brazil international friendly are available through the District app and website. Prices currently start at Rs 3,500, with the final cost varying by stand and ticket category.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | October 3, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata |
| Tickets | District app and website |
| Ticket Price | Starting at Rs 3,500 |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
When is the India vs Brazil Football Match 2026?
The India vs Brazil international friendly is scheduled for October 3, 2026.
What time does India vs Brazil start?
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
Where will India vs Brazil be played?
The match will be held at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
How can I book India vs Brazil tickets?
Tickets are available through the District app and website, with prices starting at Rs 3,500.
Where can I watch India vs Brazil live in India?
The match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on SonyLIV.
When will Brazil play India in 2026?
Brazil are scheduled to face India in the international friendly on October 3, 2026, in Kolkata