India, Sept. 6 -- Brazil's historic trip to India is beginning to take shape, with Carlo Ancelotti set to announce his 26-member squad on September 9 even as Brazilian turf specialists work to ensure Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium meets the standards expected for a team featuring some of world football's biggest names. The five-time world champions will face India on October 3 as part of a three-match international window that also includes two friendlies against Australia. Brazil will first take on Australia on September 25 before another meeting between the two sides on September 29, followed by the much-anticipated clash against India four days later.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that the squad for all three match...