# India vs Brazil Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams and How to Watch URL: https://technosports.co.in/india-vs-brazil-match-preview/ Published: 2026-10-03 Updated: 2026-10-03 Author: Reetam Bodhak Some football nights are bigger than the scoreline. Tonight in Kolkata is one of them. India will take on five-time world champions Brazil in one of the biggest international matches ever played on Indian soil, and it is a first for both nations. Here is everything you need before kick-off. [thedailyjagran](https://www.thedailyjagran.com/sports/india-vs-brazil-football-match-when-and-where-to-watch-online-tv-check-predicted-lineups-timings-here-10331339) ### India vs Brazil: Match Details | Detail | Info | | --- | --- | | **Match** | India vs Brazil (international friendly) | | **Date** | Saturday, 3 October 2026 | | **Kick-off** | 7:30 PM IST | | **Venue** | Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan), Kolkata | | **TV (India)** | Sony Sports Network | | **Streaming (India)** | SonyLIV | | **Referee** | Ilgiz Tantashev (Uzbekistan) | ### Match Preview: David Meets Goliath This is Brazil’s third and final friendly of the international break and the first-ever meeting between the two nations. The gap in status is huge. India are ranked 138th in the world and are winless in five matches, with back-to-back 1-1 draws against Tajikistan and Panama. [inkl](https://www.inkl.com/news/india-vs-brazil-preview-predictions-and-lineups)[thestatszone](https://www.thestatszone.com/india-vs-brazil-preview-prediction-2026-international-friendly-227428) ![India vs Brazil](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/Ind-vs-brazil-3.jpg) Brazil arrive under Carlo Ancelotti with a point to prove. They drew 1-1 with Australia and then won 4-2 in Brisbane after trailing 2-1. For India, this is a free hit: no pressure, a packed stadium and a chance to test themselves against the best. [thestatszone](https://www.thestatszone.com/india-vs-brazil-preview-prediction-2026-international-friendly-227428) ### Team News and Predicted Lineups Lineups were not confirmed at the time of writing, so treat these as predictions. | Team | Predicted XI / key notes | | --- | --- | | **India** | Likely to keep the XI that faced Panama, with 32-year-old striker Ryan Williams, who has scored two goals in his first three caps, the man to watch. Young defender Ricky Meetei Haobam could make his debut. | | **Brazil** | Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães expected at the back, Bruno Guimarães running the midfield, Ancelotti likely to go with an attacking 4-3-3. Vinícius Júnior and Endrick are tipped to lead the line. [rawchili](https://www.rawchili.com/5113640/)[Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brazil-xi-vs-india-predicted-051000734.html) | Raphinha has left the Brazil squad through injury, though some early lineup guesses still listed him, so wait for the official team sheets. [inkl](https://www.inkl.com/news/india-vs-brazil-preview-predictions-and-lineups) ### Prediction: What to Expect India will likely sit deep and try to hit on the counter, which is their best route to a moment of glory. Brazil’s firepower should still be too much. One preview predicts a 5-0 win for Brazil, while another goes for 4-0. Our pick: **India 0-4 Brazil**, with Brazil in control after the first half hour. Football is unpredictable, though, and a single India moment would make the night. [inkl](https://www.inkl.com/news/india-vs-brazil-preview-predictions-and-lineups)[fifaworldcupnews](https://www.fifaworldcupnews.com/india-vs-brazil-friendly-2026/) ### How to Watch India vs Brazil Live? - **In India:** Live on the Sony Sports Network, with streaming on SonyLIV. [thedailyjagran](https://www.thedailyjagran.com/sports/india-vs-brazil-football-match-when-and-where-to-watch-online-tv-check-predicted-lineups-timings-here-10331339) - **UK and USA:** Not televised. Check official federation channels for streams. [inkl](https://www.inkl.com/news/india-vs-brazil-preview-predictions-and-lineups) - **Kick-off in other time zones:** 3 PM BST, 10 AM ET. Want more on the stars of this match? Read about the [Brazil national football team](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_national_football_team) and the [India national football team](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_national_football_team) on Wikipedia, and see the official [FIFA](https://www.fifa.com/) website for rankings. Keep following [Technosports football coverage](https://technosports.co.in/) for post-match reports and [more sports news](https://technosports.co.in/) from India and around the world. ### FAQs ### **Q1. What time does India vs Brazil kick off?** The match starts at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. ### **Q2. Where can I watch India vs Brazil live in India?** Watch it on the Sony Sports Network TV channels or stream it on SonyLIV.