India, Oct. 2 -- Five-time World Champions Brazil landed in Kolkata on Friday morning for the much-talked-about international friendly against the Indian football team at Salt Lake Stadium. Vinicius Jr, Bruno Guimaraes, and other regulars in the Brazil squad arrived in India alongside coach Carlo Ancelotti. The players were greeted by Kolkata's warm reception with broad smiles, and several members of the squad gave a thumbs-up as they made their way into the hotel, reflecting their delight at the welcome they received. Vinicius even signed autographs for some young fans.

Posting on their X, the CBF wrote, "WE'VE ARRIVED, INDIA! The National Team has landed in Calcutta for an unprecedented encounter: for the first time in history, Brazil ...