India Football Team Squad Against Brazil: Who Makes The Final 26 List?

The biggest news in recent Indian football history has rocked the Indian footballing fraternity. Brazil will visit India for a friendly game against Khalid Jamil's India as part of their international tour, where they also play two friendlies against Australia in late September.

The news was doing the rounds in the early hours of Thursday before an official confirmation came from the AIFF (All India Football Federation) on the same day that the Brazil national football team would be hosted by the likes of Sandesh Jhingan and co. at the iconic VYBK (Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan), or famously known as the Salt Lake Stadium. The Brazilian federation (CBF) followed suit later.

Some of the biggest names in the world, Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Alisson, Bruno Guimaraes, Rodrygo, and several other international stars, would grace the Mecca of Football, making it one of the biggest visual spectacles in the country in recent times.

Fans are excited about the India football team squad against Brazil, who will be facing these superstars, trying to give their very best from the first whistle itself. Therefore, we present to you the probable 26-man squad of the Indian national football team, which will be tasked with posing a decent threat to the five-time World champions.

India's Probable 26-Man Squad vs Brazil

As things stand, the official India football team squad for Brazil in the October friendly hasn't been confirmed yet. Khalid Jamil and the selectors will sit for the final draft in September and finalize the India football team squad against Brazil, which is sure to comprise a rich blend of experience and youth.

Senior players like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, and captain Lallianzuala Chhangte are the sure-shot names that will be in the 26-man squad. Liston Colaco and Manvir Singh should be included, given the fact that Mohun Bagan Super Giant players have been recently called back or ignored in the national team setup for some reason.

Some of you might have queries regarding will Sunil Chhetri play in India vs Brazil, but we regret to inform you that the veteran footballer has announced his retirement from the national team.

Here's the probable India football team squad against Brazil:

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith, Hrithik Tiwari, Albino Gomes.

Defenders: Rahul Bheke, Nikhil Poojary, Roshan Singh Naorem, Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Mishra, Bijoy Varghese, Pramveer.

Midfielders: Ashique Kuruniyan, Lalengmawia Ralte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Anirudh Thapa, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Noufal PN, Ricky Shabong.

Forwards: Ryan Williams, Manvir Singh, Liston Colaco, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Edmund Lalrindika, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahim Ali, Farukh Choudhary.