# India to host Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay friendly series > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-india-friendly-match-negotiations > Updated: 2026-09-13T01:34:33.000Z. Sources: 82. Developments: 10. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) have finalized plans for a historic senior-team friendly between Brazil and India on 3 October 2026 at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan). This fixture marks Brazil’s first senior match on Indian soil and represents the highest-ranked opponent India has faced since the inception of the FIFA world-ranking system. Brazil’s 26-man squad, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, has been announced and includes Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Bruno Guimaraes, Joao Pedro, and Endrick. While Neymar was not named to the roster, the squad is expected to feature high-profile talent ahead of their scheduled match against Australia. Officials noted that players may withdraw closer to the date due to potential club-level injuries. To promote the event, Brazilian football legend Cafu visited India, engaging in community activities in Navi Mumbai and meeting with the Dreaming in Slums Foundation. During his visit, he emphasized that sport serves as a “vital tool for social inclusion” when paired with education. Ticket demand for the Kolkata fixture remains high, with VVIP options priced starting at ₹25,000. The match is part of a high-profile series hosted by India, which begins on 26 September in Bengaluru against Panama, followed by the Brazil match on 3 October, and concludes on 6 October against Uruguay. Head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 26-player squad for the series, though Sandesh Jhinghan and LZ Chhangte were not selected. Midfielder Anirudh Thapa, returning to the national squad after a two-year absence, described the upcoming matches as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to compete against world champions on home soil. He noted the team must remain focused, approaching the matches as “11 against 11” on the pitch. The selection of Bengaluru and Kolkata as venues has sparked debate regarding the exclusion of Northeast India. ## Claims - Brazil's senior men's national football team will play an international friendly against India on 3 October 2026 in Kolkata. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The match will be held at the Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan) in Kolkata. (corroborated by 14 sources) - This will be Brazil's first match on Indian soil. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Brazil is currently ranked fifth in the FIFA World Rankings. (corroborated by 14 sources) - India will face its highest‑ranked opponent since the FIFA World Ranking began in 1992. (corroborated by 14 sources) - AIFF Deputy Secretary General M. Satyanarayan called the fixture a landmark moment for Indian football. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Brazil's Asia tour includes two friendlies against Australia on 25 and 29 September 2026 before the India match. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Brazil will field its A‑team, including captain Marquinhos, Casemiro and Matheus Cunha. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Brazil is ranked fifth in the FIFA World Rankings at the time of the friendly. (corroborated by 4 sources) - India will spend roughly 600‑700 million rupees (US$6.3‑7.3 million) to host Brazil. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: India to host football friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay, and Panama India will host football friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay in Bengaluru and Kolkata, sparking discussions on venue selection and the return of midfielder Anirudh Thapa to the national team. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-to-host-football-friendlies-against-brazil-uruguay-and-panama ### 2026-09-05: Cafu promotes India-Brazil friendly match during India visit Brazilian football legend Cafu is in India to promote an international friendly match between India and Brazil set for October 2026, while participating in community outreach in Mumbai. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cafu-promotes-india-brazil-friendly-match-during-india-visit ### 2026-09-02: India vs Brazil football friendly tickets see high demand Lower-priced tickets for the India vs Brazil international football friendly in Kolkata sold out within an hour of online release. The match will take place on October 3 at the VYBK stadium. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-vs-brazil-football-friendly-tickets-see-high-demand ### 2026-08-31: India football squad named for Panama, Brazil and Uruguay friendlies India's national football team head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 26-player squad to face Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay in international friendlies this September and October. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-football-team-to-face-panama-brazil-and-uruguay-in-friendlies ### 2026-08-27: India to host Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay in football friendlies India's national football teams face a major international window, hosting Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay in friendlies, while junior women's hockey prepares for the Asia Cup in China. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-to-face-panama-in-bengaluru-international-friendly ### 2026-08-23: Ferroviária and Internacional face off in U-17 Women's Brazilian final TV Brasil will broadcast the U-17 Women's Brazilian Championship final between Ferroviária and Internacional, while the CBF seeks stadium improvements in India for an upcoming friendly. 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbf-requests-stadium-improvements-for-upcoming-india-friendly ### 2026-08-21: Brazil national football team visit to India seen as major boost Football legend I. M. Vijayan says the upcoming India-Brazil friendly in Kolkata will boost Indian football, provide global attention, and offer invaluable experience for young players. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-national-football-team-visit-to-india-seen-as-major-boost ### 2026-08-20: Brazil football officials inspect Kolkata facilities for India friendly Brazilian Football Confederation officials inspected Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium and local hotels ahead of the Brazil vs. India friendly on October 3, raising concerns over pitch grass density. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-football-officials-inspect-kolkata-facilities-for-india-friendly ### 2026-07-30: Brazil to Play India in Historic Friendly at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Oct 3 Brazil will play India in a historic friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on 3 Oct 2026, marking Brazil’s first match in India and India’s toughest opponent ever. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-to-face-india-in-proposed-kolkata-football-friendly-on-oct-3-2026 ### 2026-07-24: Brazil set to play friendly in Kolkata as CBF nears agreement Brazil's CBF is close to finalising an early‑October friendly in Kolkata, India, during the FIFA window; opponent unknown, with two earlier matches vs Australia already set. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-cbf-schedules-friendly-match-in-kolkata-india --- Cite as: India to host Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay friendly series. 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