India vs Brazil Starting Lineups: India and Brazil clash for the first time at senior level on Saturday, October 3, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The hosts want to build on a gritty 1-1 draw with Panama in Bengaluru on September 25, where Ryan Williams scored for Khalid Jamil’s side against opposition ranked inside the FIFA top 50.
Brazil, fifth in the world rankings, are starting a new cycle under Carlo Ancelotti after the 2026 World Cup. They drew 1-1 with Australia in Townsville, Rayan equalising in stoppage time, then won 4-2 in Brisbane through goals from Vanderson, Raphinha, Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior.
How Does The Indian Team Look?
Jamil can call on plenty of experience, including Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad, Manvir Singh, Williams and Vikram Partap Singh.
Williams is buoyant after his goal against Panama, while Anwar Ali will be central to handling Brazil’s attackers. India aim to repeat the defensive organisation and counter-attacking threat they showed last time out.
The Indian squad also features goalkeepers Albino Gomes, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and Som Kumar, and forwards Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad and Rahim Ali.
Brazil Team News
Ancelotti has brought a mix of stars and youngsters. Vinicius Junior, Endrick, Estevao, Joao Pedro and Rayan lead the attack, Bruno Guimaraes, Douglas Luiz and Andrey Santos feature in midfield, and Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes and Vitor Reis form the defensive core.
Raphinha is out. Scans after the Australia game showed a small muscular oedema in his right thigh, and the CBF released him as a precaution. Pedro Morisco will start in goal, with Ancelotti treating the friendlies as a chance to evaluate players for the next phase.
India vs Brazil Lineups Confirmed
India Starting XI: Gurpreet (C), Abhishek Singh, Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese, Akash Mishra, Anirudh Thapa, Apuia, Manvir Singh, Ryan Williams, Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan
Brazil Starting XI: Pedro Morisco (GK), Matheuzinho, Marquinhos (C), Arthur Dias, Douglas Santos, Danilo Santos, Andrey Santos, Gabriel Bontempo, Estevao, Vinicius Jr, Pedro
