Kolkata, Aug. 29 -- Sunil Chhetri, one of the biggest stars and the face of Indian football for more than two decades, has made an immense contribution to the growth of the sport in the country.

As the current generation prepares for the upcoming matches involving Brazil on October 3, 2026, in Kolkata and Uruguay on October 6, Chhetri expresses excitement about the opportunity while admitting that he feels "a little jealous" watching from the sidelines, according to a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Reflecting on the opportunities available to the current squad, Sunil Chhetri said he could

not help but feel a sense of envy as a spectator.

"I feel a little jealous as a spectator," Sunil Chhetri said.

"In m...