(CBF) is in late-stage talks with Indian sports organisers to schedule an international friendly in Kolkata, likely happening in early October 2026.
Initial reports from ESPN Brasil, later confirmed by outlets like Estadao, indicate that only the final contractual details are pending before an official announcement.
Along with Argentina, the Brazilian football team is adored in Kolkata, with murals of Neymar Jr and Vinicius Jr adorning the city’s streets during the recent FIFA World Cup, where Brazil’s campaign ended in the last 16 vs Norway.
Interestingly, in September 1977, Brazilian legend Pele played at Eden Gardens for New York Cosmos during an exhibition match against Mohun Bagan.