Brief

Brazil crush India 4-0 in Kolkata friendly

Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, dominated the inaugural India‑Brazil encounter with a four‑goal victory at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:10:23 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil secured a 4-0 victory over India in an international friendly at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3, 2026, according to DNA India.

What happened

Brazil opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Chelsea’s Estêvão cut in from the right wing and finished with his left foot. Fourteen minutes later Flamengo forward Pedro doubled the lead after an assist from Estêvão, converting from close range after the ball deflected off Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. The halftime score was 2-0.

In the second half, Samuel Lino extended Brazil’s advantage in the 58th minute, driving into the penalty area and slotting past the goalkeeper’s left side. He added a fourth goal in stoppage time (90+5) to seal the emphatic win.

What the reports add

DNA India noted that Vinícius Júnior started the match but was substituted at the start of the second half when Ancelotti brought Lino on. The outlet also mentioned that Barcelona forward Raphinha was unavailable due to injury, and that Brazil had arrived in India after two friendlies against Australia – a 1-1 draw and a 4-2 win.

What was said

DNA India quoted the match commentary that Brazil “dominated the contest, handing the Blue Tigers a heavy defeat in a high‑profile clash against one of world football’s most celebrated teams.”

How it came about

The friendly was the first meeting between the two nations and marked Brazil’s inaugural visit to Indian soil. Felo News previously reported the build‑up, highlighting Ancelotti’s remarks on the need for a stronger football culture in India and the withdrawal of Brazil’s forward Raphinha due to a thigh issue.

Key facts

Brazil beat India 4-0 at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. (dnaindia.com)
Goals were scored by Estêvão (28'), Pedro (42'), Samuel Lino (58' and 90+5'). (dnaindia.com)
Vinícius Júnior started but was substituted for Lino at halftime. (dnaindia.com)
Raphinha missed the match due to a thigh injury. (dnaindia.com)
The match was the first ever encounter between Brazil and India. (dnaindia.com)