India v Brazil: live stream, time, line-ups, all about the friendly | OneFootball

India vs Brazil: The Brazilian national team faces India on Saturday morning (3) to wrap up its commitments during this FIFA international window. The first-ever meeting between the two senior sides will be played at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India, with kickoff at 11 a.m. (Brasília time).

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The friendly concludes Brazil’s tour, which follows a 1-1 draw and a 4-2 win in two tests against Australia. For this match, coach Carlo Ancelotti will heavily rotate the starting lineup, taking the chance to give players minutes and test new names at the start of the national team’s new cycle.

Where to Watch and Match Information

India: Keeping the Core for a Historic Challenge

The Indian national team comes into the friendly motivated by a 1-1 draw against Panama on the 25th. Coach Khalid Jamil is expected to keep the core of the starting side that played in the last match, relying on the security of goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and the movement of Ryan Williams, who scored India’s goal in the previous game.

Facing Brazil for the first time at the professional level represents a landmark moment for the country’s football, with expectations of a large crowd in the stands at Salt Lake Stadium.

Probable Lineup

Brazil: Ancelotti Makes Seven Changes to the Team

With the aim of assessing alternatives in the squad, Carlo Ancelotti prepared a heavily changed lineup compared to the team that beat Australia 4-2 in Brisbane. Only Marquinhos, Danilo and Vini Júnior remain among the starters.

Among the new faces are Pedro Morisco, Matheuzinho, Arthur Dias, Douglas Santos, Andrey Santos, Gabriel Bontempo, Pedro and Estêvão. Raphinha left the squad due to a muscle problem in his right thigh, opening space for Pedro to lead the attack, although Endrick was also tested in the role during the last training session in Kolkata.

Probable Lineup

Officiating Team

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) India vs Brazil

What time is the India vs Brazil match?

The match will take place this Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Brasília time).

Where can I watch India vs Brazil live?

The friendly will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV on TV Globo, on pay TV on sportv, and online via ge tv.

Who is calling the match on TV Globo?

TV Globo’s broadcast will feature commentary by Luis Roberto and analysis from former players Júnior and Denílson.

Where will the match be played?

The historic first meeting will take place at Salt Lake Stadium, located in the city of Kolkata, India.

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