New Delhi, July 30 -- Indian football fans woke up to dream news on Thursday. The All India Football Federation and the Brazilian Football Confederation both confirmed a historic international friendly. India will face five-time world champions Brazil on October 3, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

This is the first time the senior men's teams of the two nations will meet. It is also the first time Brazil's senior side will play on Indian soil.

The official announcement came through social media posts that quickly went viral. The Indian Football handle simply wrote, "A date for the history books" along with a striking poster showing the date, venue and national flags.

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