Vinicius Jr Headlines Brazil’s 26-Member Squad For International Friendly Against India | Football News

Last Updated:September 10, 2026, 00:41 IST

Five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil will face India in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.

Vinicius Junior included in Brazil squad for FIFA international friendly against India. (Picture Credit: AFP)

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, who scored four goals for Brazil at the FIFA World Cup 2026, has been included in Brazil’s 26-member squad for the FIFA international friendly against India in October. Five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil will face the Indian men’s football team in Kolkata on October 3, with the match scheduled to be played at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti named the 26 players who will feature in Brazil’s upcoming international friendly matches on Wednesday (September 9). In addition to Vinicius, the squad includes Real Madrid’s Endrick, Barcelona captain Raphinha, and Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. All three players were also part of Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad.

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, who was not selected for the FIFA World Cup, has also been included in the squad, along with Arsenal defender Gabriel and PSG captain Marquinhos. However, there was no place for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha, Al Hilal’s Gabriel Martinelli, Inter Miami’s Casemiro and Trabzonspor’s Fabinho.

All five players were part of Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad in North America this summer.

Brazil will play two international friendly matches against Australia in September before travelling to India for the historic fixture in Kolkata.

Brazil’s squad for international friendlies against Australia and India

Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Pedro Morisco (Coritiba), Otávio (Cruzeiro)

Defenders: Arthur Dias (Athletico-PR), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Jair (Nottingham Forest), Marquinhos (PSG), Matheuzinho (Corinthians), Mauro Junior (PSV Eindhoven), Vitor Reis (Manchester City), Wesley (Roma)

Midfielders: Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Breno Bidon (Corinthians), Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Douglas Luiz (Juventus), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)

Forwards: Endrick (Real Madrid), Estêvão (Chelsea), João Pedro (Chelsea), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Samuel Lino (Flamengo), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

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When will Brazil play India in the international friendly match?

Brazil is scheduled to play the Indian men’s football team in an international friendly match on October 3, 2026. The game will take place at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Which prominent players are included in Brazil’s 26-member squad for the friendly against India?

Brazil’s 26-member squad for the friendly against India includes Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Endrick, Barcelona captain Raphinha, and Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Other notable inclusions are Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, Arsenal defender Gabriel, and PSG captain Marquinhos.

Which key players from Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad were not selected for the upcoming friendly matches?

Several key players from Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad were not selected for the upcoming friendly matches, including Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha, Al Hilal’s Gabriel Martinelli, Inter Miami’s Casemiro, and Trabzonspor’s Fabinho.

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