Brazil In Talks To Play International Friendly In Kolkata This October: Report
Brazil In Talks To Play International Friendly In Kolkata This October: Report Published By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 01:08 IST According to the report
Brazil In Talks To Play International Friendly In Kolkata This October: Report Published By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 01:08 IST According to the report, the proposed match is expected to be held in Kolkata, which previously hosted an international fixture between Argentina and Venezuela in 2011 Rapid Read Brazil to play international friendly match in Kolkata in October 2026. (Picture Credit: AP) Brazil’s men’s football team could play an international friendly in India later this year. According to a report by ESPN Brasil on Friday (July 24), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has finalised the schedule for the team’s first FIFA international window following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In addition to two friendlies against Australia—on September 25 in Townsville and September 29 in Brisbane—the CBF is reportedly in talks to arrange a third match in India in October. According to the report, the proposed match is expected to be held in Kolkata, which previously hosted an international fixture between Argentina and Venezuela in 2011, featuring Lionel Messi. Talks between the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the event organizers reportedly began during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fueled by the massive support Brazil enjoyed in the region throughout the tournament. According to the report, only the final formalities remain before the agreement between the two football federations is officially completed and the contract is signed.
The proposed fixtures form part of FIFA’s new ‘Super International Window’, which allows national teams to play up to four matches over a period of 16 days, including both competitive and friendly fixtures. The revised calendar also features dedicated international windows in March, June, a combined September-October period, and November. The report further stated that the CBF plans to increase the number of international friendlies hosted in Brazil from 2027 onwards, with a focus on taking the national team to cities that do not regularly stage Brazil matches. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Harshit Bisht Senior Sub-editor Harshit Bisht is a sports journalist at CNN-News18, where he has been covering cricket, football, and major sporting events from around the world since July 1, 2024.
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