Brazil to face India in historic football friendly in Kolkata on October 3

KOLKATA: (Jul 30) Almost five decades after Pele ignited Kolkata’s romance with Brazilian football, the iconic yellow jersey is set to return to the City of Joy, with the record five-time World Cup champions Brazil scheduled to face India in a landmark international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium on October 3.

The fixture, confirmed by both the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and their Brazilian counterparts (CBF) on Thursday, is poised to become the biggest match in Indian football history, bringing the Selecao to Indian soil for the first time.

“A date for the history books. India vs Brazil FIFA International Friendly at Salt Lake Stadium on October 3,” the AIFF posted on its official X handle.