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Brazil start FIFA friendly vs India with Vinicius in Kolkata
✍️ Jagonews24
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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Brazil's star forward Vinicius will be in the starting lineup as the Seleção face India in a FIFA‑approved friendly in Kolkata.
Brazil's national football team is set to play a FIFA‑sanctioned friendly against India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The match will feature Vinicius Jr. in Brazil's starting eleven, marking his first appearance in the fixture. Organisers have highlighted the game as a showcase of Brazil's attacking talent against a developing Indian side.
The encounter is part of Brazil's preparation schedule ahead of upcoming international tournaments, while India aims to gain experience against a world‑class opponent. Both federations expect a well‑attended event, with local fans eager to watch the Brazilian stars on Indian soil.
No official ticket pricing or broadcast details have been released yet, but the match is expected to draw significant media coverage across both nations.
The encounter is part of Brazil's preparation schedule ahead of upcoming international tournaments, while India aims to gain experience against a world‑class opponent. Both federations expect a well‑attended event, with local fans eager to watch the Brazilian stars on Indian soil.
No official ticket pricing or broadcast details have been released yet, but the match is expected to draw significant media coverage across both nations.