India head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 26-member squad, featuring a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talent. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Albino Gomes, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and Som Kumar have been selected as the goalkeepers, while the defence includes Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra, Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Jay Gupta, Pramveer, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Ricky Meetei Haobam and Bijoy Varghese.

The midfield options include Anirudh Thapa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Ricky Shabong, Mohammed Sanan, Macarton Nickson, Lalengmawia Ralte, Sahal Abdul Samad and Farukh Choudhary. Up front, India will have Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Irfan Yadwad, Vikram Partap Singh and Ryan Williams.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has also announced a 26-player squad for the team’s first matches following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad includes some of the biggest names in world football, with Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Marquinhos, Bruno Guimaraes and Gabriel Magalhaes among those selected.

The Brazilian squad also represents a new phase under Ancelotti, with the coach placing emphasis on younger players alongside established stars. Neymar, Casemiro, Danilo, Fabinho and Alex Sandro are among the notable absentees, while several emerging Brazilian talents have been included.

Brazil will arrive in India after two friendlies against Australia on September 25 and 29, before facing the Blue Tigers on October 3. The historic encounter will kick off at 7:30 PM IST at the VYBK Stadium, with Indian fans set for a rare opportunity to watch one of football’s most decorated national teams in Kolkata.

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