India to face Brazil in blockbuster friendly in Kolkata on October 3

1 min readUpdated: Jul 30, 2026 09:08 PM IST Brazil will be the highest-ranked opposition India have ever faced since the FIFA rankings were introduced in 1992. (Reuters Photo)India will face Brazil on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Thursday. It will be the first time India face a side placed in the top five of the FIFA rankings, with Brazil currently placed fifth. Moreover, it is a rare chance for fans of the Brazilian football team in India to catch a glimpse of the Selecao in the flesh. Brazil’s football federation, the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), also made the announcement on their end. The five-time world champions face Australia in what will be their first match after their rather disappointing 2026 World