India’s men’s football team will play Panama in a FIFA international friendly in Sep, ahead of their much-anticipated clash against five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil in Kolkata on Oct 3. According to media reports, the match against Panama is likely to be played on Sep 26 or 27 and the venue is yet to be confirmed.&nbsp;Panama took part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but failed to reach the Round of 32. They lost to Ghana, Croatia and England in Group L and finished at the bottom of the table.&nbsp;&nbsp;The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reportedly signed a letter of intent with Panama for a friendly in India during the Sep-Oct international window.&nbsp;“There is a high possibility of an international friendly against another World Cup opponent on October 6,” a senior AIFF official said on Sunday.&nbsp;“Brazil is done and Panama have agreed in principle to play in India. Talks are ongoing with three countries who featured at the last World Cup for the third friendly during this window. A good result against any of the World Cup participants can boost Indian football’s morale and improve the rankings significantly,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-haaland-lets-go-of-hair-for-buzzcut-and-opening-game-goal-scoring-1787560813183">Premier League: Haaland lets go of hair for buzzcut and opening game goal scoring</a>&nbsp;Earlier, news agency PTI had reported that India would play Cape Verde in a friendly.Cape Verde reached the Round of 32 on their World Cup debut in 2026 after finishing second in Group H with draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dutch-gp-ferrari-s-hamilton-left-unamused-by-team-startegy-costing-him-possible-podium-finish-1787557165125">Dutch GP: Hamilton questions Ferrari's startegy costing him possible podium</a>&nbsp;In their first-ever World Cup knockout game, Cape Verde lost 2-3 to Lionel Messi’s Argentina despite putting up a strong fight against the three-time champions.&nbsp;India are also scheduled to play two away friendlies against New Zealand in Nov 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;Like Panama, Brazil and Cape Verde, New Zealand also featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but failed to advance to the Round of 32.

Panama’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the group stage after they lost to Ghana, Croatia and England in Group L and failed to reach the Round of 32.

India’s men’s football team will play Panama in a FIFA international friendly in Sep, ahead of their much-anticipated clash against five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil in Kolkata on Oct 3. According to media reports, the match against Panama is likely to be played on Sep 26 or 27 and the venue is yet to be confirmed. Panama took part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but failed to reach the Round of 32. They lost to Ghana, Croatia and England in Group L and finished at the bottom of the table. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reportedly signed a letter of intent with Panama for a friendly in India during the Sep-Oct international window. “There is a high possibility of an international friendly against another World Cup opponent on October 6,” a senior AIFF official said on Sunday. “Brazil is done and Panama have agreed in principle to play in India. Talks are ongoing with three countries who featured at the last World Cup for the third friendly during this window. A good result against any of the World Cup participants can boost Indian football’s morale and improve the rankings significantly,” he added. Also Read - Premier League: Haaland lets go of hair for buzzcut and opening game goal scoring Earlier, news agency PTI had reported that India would play Cape Verde in a friendly. Cape Verde reached the Round of 32 on their World Cup debut in 2026 after finishing second in Group H with draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. Also Read - Dutch GP: Hamilton questions Ferrari's startegy costing him possible podium In their first-ever World Cup knockout game, Cape Verde lost 2-3 to Lionel Messi’s Argentina despite putting up a strong fight against the three-time champions. India are also scheduled to play two away friendlies against New Zealand in Nov 2026. Like Panama, Brazil and Cape Verde, New Zealand also featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but failed to advance to the Round of 32.

Panama’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the group stage after they lost to Ghana, Croatia and England in Group L and failed to reach the Round of 32.

India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash

India is all set to play against the previous World Cup runner-up Brazil on Friday, followed by a match against Chile on November 29 and then will take on Venezuela on November 30 with all the matches set to be played at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.&nbsp;

Dalima Chhibber, the defender for the Indian women's team, said that the Indian team won't fear any of their opponents and will play their best game.&nbsp;

She further cautioned the Indian team about a 'different style' of play from these opponents but she is hopeful of gaining good exposure and experience through these games.&nbsp;

Dalima is excited to play the South American opponents, especially Brazil, during the four-nation event, which begins here on Friday.&nbsp;

"Playing against Brazil is very exciting because as a kid growing up, my father who is a football coach now, who used to be a football player as well, he was a big fan of Brazil men’s national team and he would watch them play in FIFA World Cup and that is how I got to know about FIFA Women’s World Cup and Brazil Women’s Football team," said Dalima Chhibber.&nbsp;

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Brazil's Marta is widely regarded as the best female footballer in the world. Commenting on Marta's influence, Chibber said, "Since my childhood, I've looked up at Marta, Formiga, and the fact that they're still playing and setting records even at this stage is so inspiring which defines that age is just a number. And it shows that if you’re ready to work hard and put your best foot forward, you can achieve whatever you want."

"Formiga is gonna be retiring in the game against us makes it even more special because a player who I've idealized, who I've grown up looking at, knowing the fact that she has played seven World Cups which is a big number. I'm looking forward to meeting players who play the FIFA World Cup and playing against side which is competing in all the FIFA World Cups, it’s gonna be very exciting."

This year, the Indian women's team has already visited six countries: Turkey, Serbia, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Sweden.

Dalima Chhibar, the team's defender, is looking forward to the team's trip to Brazil. She said, "As a team, we’ve never travelled to South America and playing against teams like Venezuela, Chile and Brazil who’re all ranked higher than us is very good exposure, and to travelling to another continent, where the team hasn’t been exposed to will be a very good experience."

Talking about the competition, the Indian team will face against them, she said, "I personally expect them to put their best foot forward. I know one thing for sure that they’re gonna come strong. The players from those teams are very strong physically and they’re very skilful as well.

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The Delhi player has first-hand knowledge of the American football style, having played for the Canadian club Manitoba Bisons from 2019 until recently.

"By playing in Canada, I’ve had the opportunity to play with and against players from the US, Mexico, Chile. I’ve seen their style of play and it’s very different how it is played in Asia, and these teams won’t leave any stone unturned."

Chhibar looks pumped up for the upcoming tournament and said, "Going into four nations tournament, I expect a very tough fight from all the teams, but we’re not gonna fear any of our opponents. We’re gonna put the best foot forward with our best performances."

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Taking experiences from prior tours, she said, "The matches in UAE, Bahrain and Sweden have helped us a lot, as the team came together after a long time and we could get match experience and exposure playing against different opponents and tougher opponents. The game time helps us reflect on our performances individually as well as the team."

Dalima said that the team is eyeing for the World Cup and if they perform well in Asian Cup it'll surely help them qualify for the World Cup.

"We're building for a very important tournament which is Women’s Asian Cup and we need to understand our performances and we need the game time and experience as a team. It’s very necessary to understand and test what we are capable of as players and as a team because the women's Asian cup is a very crucial tournament for us and we definitely aim to perform very well there and hopefully qualify for the FIFA World Cup."

India is all set to play against the previous World Cup runner-up Brazil on Friday, followed by a match against Chile on November 29 and then will take on Venezuela on November 30 with all the matches set to be played at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.

India is all set to play against the previous World Cup runner-up Brazil on Friday, followed by a match against Chile on November 29 and then will take on Venezuela on November 30 with all the matches set to be played at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil. Dalima Chhibber, the defender for the Indian women's team, said that the Indian team won't fear any of their opponents and will play their best game. She further cautioned the Indian team about a 'different style' of play from these opponents but she is hopeful of gaining good exposure and experience through these games. Dalima is excited to play the South American opponents, especially Brazil, during the four-nation event, which begins here on Friday. "Playing against Brazil is very exciting because as a kid growing up, my father who is a football coach now, who used to be a football player as well, he was a big fan of Brazil men’s national team and he would watch them play in FIFA World Cup and that is how I got to know about FIFA Women’s World Cup and Brazil Women’s Football team," said Dalima Chhibber. ALSO READ: When and where to watch India vs Brazil football live on TV and online streaming? Brazil's Marta is widely regarded as the best female footballer in the world. Commenting on Marta's influence, Chibber said, "Since my childhood, I've looked up at Marta, Formiga, and the fact that they're still playing and setting records even at this stage is so inspiring which defines that age is just a number. And it shows that if you’re ready to work hard and put your best foot forward, you can achieve whatever you want." "Formiga is gonna be retiring in the game against us makes it even more special because a player who I've idealized, who I've grown up looking at, knowing the fact that she has played seven World Cups which is a big number. I'm looking forward to meeting players who play the FIFA World Cup and playing against side which is competing in all the FIFA World Cups, it’s gonna be very exciting." This year, the Indian women's team has already visited six countries: Turkey, Serbia, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Sweden. Dalima Chhibar, the team's defender, is looking forward to the team's trip to Brazil. She said, "As a team, we’ve never travelled to South America and playing against teams like Venezuela, Chile and Brazil who’re all ranked higher than us is very good exposure, and to travelling to another continent, where the team hasn’t been exposed to will be a very good experience." Talking about the competition, the Indian team will face against them, she said, "I personally expect them to put their best foot forward. I know one thing for sure that they’re gonna come strong. The players from those teams are very strong physically and they’re very skilful as well. ALSO READ: Brazil's most-capped player Formiga to retire from international football The Delhi player has first-hand knowledge of the American football style, having played for the Canadian club Manitoba Bisons from 2019 until recently. "By playing in Canada, I’ve had the opportunity to play with and against players from the US, Mexico, Chile. I’ve seen their style of play and it’s very different how it is played in Asia, and these teams won’t leave any stone unturned." Chhibar looks pumped up for the upcoming tournament and said, "Going into four nations tournament, I expect a very tough fight from all the teams, but we’re not gonna fear any of our opponents. We’re gonna put the best foot forward with our best performances." × Taking experiences from prior tours, she said, "The matches in UAE, Bahrain and Sweden have helped us a lot, as the team came together after a long time and we could get match experience and exposure playing against different opponents and tougher opponents. The game time helps us reflect on our performances individually as well as the team." Dalima said that the team is eyeing for the World Cup and if they perform well in Asian Cup it'll surely help them qualify for the World Cup. "We're building for a very important tournament which is Women’s Asian Cup and we need to understand our performances and we need the game time and experience as a team. It’s very necessary to understand and test what we are capable of as players and as a team because the women's Asian cup is a very crucial tournament for us and we definitely aim to perform very well there and hopefully qualify for the FIFA World Cup."

'We're not gonna fear any of our opponents,' says Indian football team defender Dalima Chhiber

India went down 1-6 to Brazil in the opening game of the Women's International football tournament at the Amazon Arena in Manaus, Brazil on Friday.

Manisha Kalyan's equaliser was one of the bright moments for India along with goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan's performance on a night where the hosts were in a dominant mood.

The home side got off to a flying start and took the lead in the first minute itself. Defender Daiana's long ball from the back found skipper Debinha whose initial effort was saved by Aditi Chauhan but the Indian custodian could do nothing about the rebound.

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The Indian women roared back seven minutes later with a thrilling counter-attack to level the scores. Manisha picked up the ball on the left in her own half and ran the length of the field before finishing clinically into the far post bottom corner.

Manisha had a big opportunity in the 26th minute to give India the lead on another counter-attack but her shot was blocked.

Brazil created better opportunities, and in the 36th minute, they surged into the lead when Ariadina `Ary` Borges ran down the right-wing and found Duda with a cutback. The ball bounced off, and Giovana Costa was on hand to slot it into the net.

Changing over, a quick-fire double at the start of the second half put Brazil in a commanding position to see the game out.

Ary made it 1-3 in the 52nd minute when she cut in from the left and curled it past Aditi into the far corner. Two minutes later, Kerolin Ferraz ran onto a pass from substitute Geyse Ferreira and smashed it into the roof of the net.

Geyse then got in on the act herself as a blocked shot from the edge of the box fell to her feet and she made no mistake from close range in the 76th minute. Five minutes later, Ary got her second of the match as she tapped in a rebound after Formiga`s shot was saved.

The 43-year-old Formiga was making her final appearance after a career spanning more than 25 years which includes participation at seven Olympic Games and 205 caps for her national team.

India head coach Thomas Dennerby was impressed with Manisha`s goal, terming it "one of the highest quality on a football pitch."

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"Individually, it is a top-class goal. It gave us a boost after conceding early on and that allowed us to come back," AIFF quoted Dennerby as saying.

Defensively, Dennerby felt India could have done better while clearing the ball. "We did not concede because we were out of position. There were some weak clearances so we need to be stronger with those because you cannot afford that against such quality teams," he said.

Overall, the 62-year-old stressed on taking the positives out of a fixture against one of the best teams in the world. "Losing to Brazil is nothing to be ashamed of. We take the good things with us. It was a huge experience for them and that will help in the upcoming games," he said.

India will next face Chile on November 29, a match that kicks off at 2.30 AM IST.&nbsp;

India went down 1-6 to Brazil in the opening game of the Women's International football tournament at the Amazon Arena in Manaus, Brazil on Friday. Manisha Kalyan's equaliser was one of the bright moments for India along with goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan's performance on a night where the hosts were in a dominant mood.

India went down 1-6 to Brazil in the opening game of the Women's International football tournament at the Amazon Arena in Manaus, Brazil on Friday. Manisha Kalyan's equaliser was one of the bright moments for India along with goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan's performance on a night where the hosts were in a dominant mood. The home side got off to a flying start and took the lead in the first minute itself. Defender Daiana's long ball from the back found skipper Debinha whose initial effort was saved by Aditi Chauhan but the Indian custodian could do nothing about the rebound. ALSO READ: Argentina pays tribute to football legend Diego Maradona on his first death anniversary The Indian women roared back seven minutes later with a thrilling counter-attack to level the scores. Manisha picked up the ball on the left in her own half and ran the length of the field before finishing clinically into the far post bottom corner. Manisha had a big opportunity in the 26th minute to give India the lead on another counter-attack but her shot was blocked. Brazil created better opportunities, and in the 36th minute, they surged into the lead when Ariadina `Ary` Borges ran down the right-wing and found Duda with a cutback. The ball bounced off, and Giovana Costa was on hand to slot it into the net. Changing over, a quick-fire double at the start of the second half put Brazil in a commanding position to see the game out. Ary made it 1-3 in the 52nd minute when she cut in from the left and curled it past Aditi into the far corner. Two minutes later, Kerolin Ferraz ran onto a pass from substitute Geyse Ferreira and smashed it into the roof of the net. Geyse then got in on the act herself as a blocked shot from the edge of the box fell to her feet and she made no mistake from close range in the 76th minute. Five minutes later, Ary got her second of the match as she tapped in a rebound after Formiga`s shot was saved. The 43-year-old Formiga was making her final appearance after a career spanning more than 25 years which includes participation at seven Olympic Games and 205 caps for her national team. India head coach Thomas Dennerby was impressed with Manisha`s goal, terming it "one of the highest quality on a football pitch." ALSO READ: Brazil's most-capped player Formiga to retire from international football "Individually, it is a top-class goal. It gave us a boost after conceding early on and that allowed us to come back," AIFF quoted Dennerby as saying. Defensively, Dennerby felt India could have done better while clearing the ball. "We did not concede because we were out of position. There were some weak clearances so we need to be stronger with those because you cannot afford that against such quality teams," he said. Overall, the 62-year-old stressed on taking the positives out of a fixture against one of the best teams in the world. "Losing to Brazil is nothing to be ashamed of. We take the good things with us. It was a huge experience for them and that will help in the upcoming games," he said. India will next face Chile on November 29, a match that kicks off at 2.30 AM IST.

India lose 1-6 against Brazil in Women's International Football Tournament opener

The Indian women's football squad has already arrived in Brazil to compete in the Torneio Internacional de Futebol Feminino, a four-nation event held in Manaus. As part of their preparations for the next AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, they will play three friendly matches.

The four nations which will be participating in the tournament are India, Chile, Venezuela and host Brazil.

Wishes have poured from the likes of Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu for the women's football team before their match.

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It'll be a historic tour as the Indian women's football team will play against Brazil for the first time. Also, Brazilian legend Formiga will play the farewell&nbsp;match of her career.

Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

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Where is India vs Brazil football match taking place?

The India vs Brazil football match will take place at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.

What time does India vs Brazil football match begin?

The India vs Brazil football match begins at 6:30 AM IST on Friday (November 26).

How to watch live coverage of India vs Brazil football on TV?

The India vs Brazil football match&nbsp;will be shown on deferred telecast on DD Sports at 5 PM IST and 9.30 PM IST on Friday, November 26, 2021.

How to watch live coverage of India vs Brazil football on the live streaming?

The India vs Brazil football match will be available to stream live on the Indian Football Team Facebook page, and Indian Football’s official YouTube channel.

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The Indian women's football squad has already arrived in Brazil to compete in the Torneio Internacional de Futebol Feminino, a four-nation event held in Manaus. As part of their preparations for the next AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, they will play three friendly matches.

The Indian women's football squad has already arrived in Brazil to compete in the Torneio Internacional de Futebol Feminino, a four-nation event held in Manaus. As part of their preparations for the next AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, they will play three friendly matches. The four nations which will be participating in the tournament are India, Chile, Venezuela and host Brazil. Wishes have poured from the likes of Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu for the women's football team before their match. ALSO READ: Brazil's most-capped player Formiga to retire from international football Wishes pour in for the Indian Women's Team 🇮🇳 from @chetrisunil11, @SandeshJhingan, & @GurpreetGK 🙌@praful_patel @HemantSorenJMM @ianuragthakur @SportsJhr @sports_odisha @Media_SAI @IndiaSports @SelecaoFeminina #BackTheBlue 💙 #ShePower 👧 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/K4XwSe3w8y — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) November 24, 2021 × It'll be a historic tour as the Indian women's football team will play against Brazil for the first time. Also, Brazilian legend Formiga will play the farewell match of her career. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is India vs Brazil football match taking place? The India vs Brazil football match will take place at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil. What time does India vs Brazil football match begin? The India vs Brazil football match begins at 6:30 AM IST on Friday (November 26). How to watch live coverage of India vs Brazil football on TV? The India vs Brazil football match will be shown on deferred telecast on DD Sports at 5 PM IST and 9.30 PM IST on Friday, November 26, 2021. How to watch live coverage of India vs Brazil football on the live streaming? The India vs Brazil football match will be available to stream live on the Indian Football Team Facebook page, and Indian Football’s official YouTube channel. ×

When and where to watch India vs Brazil football live on TV and online streaming

The most-capped player in Brazil's history, 43-year-old&nbsp;Formiga, will play her final match for the national team this month after a storied career including seven World Cup and Olympics appearances, officials said Tuesday.

The iconic midfielder will don the Selecao's yellow-and-green jersey for the last time in a friendly against India on November 25 in the northern city of Manaus, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

"With 233 caps to her name, the 43-year-old midfielder will return to the team for a farewell to the jersey she has so honored," the CBF said in a statement.

"Formiga&nbsp;is one of the greatest players Brazil has ever had," women's national team coordinator Duda Luizelli told a news conference.

Formiga, who left Paris Saint-Germain in June to sign with Sao Paulo FC until December 2022, is the only player to have taken part in all seven editions of the women's Olympic football tournament.

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The legendary number 8 won two silver medals (2004 and 2008), and was still in the starting line-up for this year's Tokyo Games, where Brazil lost to Canada in the quarter-finals.

When she came off mid-match that day,&nbsp;Formiga&nbsp;was replaced by a player 23 years her junior.

Formiga, whose nickname means "ant," was born&nbsp;Miraildes Maciel Mota&nbsp;in the northeastern city of Salvador in 1978.

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At the time, it was still illegal for women in Brazil to play football, a sport deemed "incompatible with their nature" under a 1941 law that was repealed in 1979.

She made her debut with the national team in 1995, at age 17.

The indefatigable midfielder is the only footballer in either the men's or women's game to play in seven World Cups (1995,&nbsp;1999,&nbsp;2003,&nbsp;2007, 2011, 2015&nbsp;and 2019).

Formiga&nbsp;also holds the records for the oldest World Cup player (41 years, in 2019) and oldest goal-scorer in the tournament (37 years, in 2015).

The most-capped player in Brazil's history, 43-year-old Formiga, will play her final match for the national team this month after a storied career including seven World Cup and Olympics appearances, officials said Tuesday.

The most-capped player in Brazil's history, 43-year-old Formiga, will play her final match for the national team this month after a storied career including seven World Cup and Olympics appearances, officials said Tuesday. The iconic midfielder will don the Selecao's yellow-and-green jersey for the last time in a friendly against India on November 25 in the northern city of Manaus, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). "With 233 caps to her name, the 43-year-old midfielder will return to the team for a farewell to the jersey she has so honored," the CBF said in a statement. "Formiga is one of the greatest players Brazil has ever had," women's national team coordinator Duda Luizelli told a news conference. Formiga, who left Paris Saint-Germain in June to sign with Sao Paulo FC until December 2022, is the only player to have taken part in all seven editions of the women's Olympic football tournament. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup: Gay Australian footballer Josh Cavallo 'scared' to play in Qatar The legendary number 8 won two silver medals (2004 and 2008), and was still in the starting line-up for this year's Tokyo Games, where Brazil lost to Canada in the quarter-finals. When she came off mid-match that day, Formiga was replaced by a player 23 years her junior. Formiga, whose nickname means "ant," was born Miraildes Maciel Mota in the northeastern city of Salvador in 1978. ALSO READ: Argentina spends weekend celebrating late hero Diego Maradona on his birthday At the time, it was still illegal for women in Brazil to play football, a sport deemed "incompatible with their nature" under a 1941 law that was repealed in 1979. She made her debut with the national team in 1995, at age 17. The indefatigable midfielder is the only footballer in either the men's or women's game to play in seven World Cups (1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019). Formiga also holds the records for the oldest World Cup player (41 years, in 2019) and oldest goal-scorer in the tournament (37 years, in 2015).

Brazil's most-capped player Formiga to retire from international football

The Indian women's football team will take on former World Cup runners-up Brazil for the first time ever during an international tournament later this month as part of its preparations for next year's AFC Asian Cup.

Chile, ranked 37th in FIFA chart, and Venezuela (56th) are the other teams that the 57th-ranked Indians will face in the November 25 to December 1 tournament to be held in Manaus, Brazil.

The world number seven Brazil, who were the 2007 World Cup runners-up and Olympics silver medallists in 2004 and 2008, are captained by superstar Marta Vieira da Silva, who is widely considered as the greatest female footballer in the world.

Marta, the six-time World Player of the Year, was the best player and top scorer in the 2007 World Cup. She is Brazil's top international scorer with 112 goals from 167 matches.

It is not yet known whether the 35-year-old Marta will feature in this tournament but it will certainly be one of the toughest tournaments the Indian women's team has ever taken part.

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"This will be the first time any Indian senior national team will be playing against either Brazil, Chile or Venezuela," the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said in a release.

The exposure tour is part of the Indian women's team's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup to be held in Mumbai and Pune from January 20 to February 6 next year.

"As the governing body, we want to provide the best platform for preparation for our women's senior team as they prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022," AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das said.

"Brazil and Chile are regular World Cup teams, and I am confident playing against such opposition will help our women's team to grow in stature."

The Indian women's team had last month travelled to Dubai, Bahrain and Sweden to play a series of friendly matches. Last year, they had gone to Turkey and Uzbekistan for exposure tours.

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Das also said that the AIFF is finalising the schedule for the four-nation tournament in Kerala in December for the women's team to gain valuable international exposure.

India's matches in Manaus, Brazil:

November 25: India vs Brazil

November 28: India vs Chile.

December 1: India vs Venezuela.

The Indian women's football team will take on former World Cup runners-up Brazil for the first time ever during an international tournament later this month as part of its preparations for next year's AFC Asian Cup.

The Indian women's football team will take on former World Cup runners-up Brazil for the first time ever during an international tournament later this month as part of its preparations for next year's AFC Asian Cup. Chile, ranked 37th in FIFA chart, and Venezuela (56th) are the other teams that the 57th-ranked Indians will face in the November 25 to December 1 tournament to be held in Manaus, Brazil. The world number seven Brazil, who were the 2007 World Cup runners-up and Olympics silver medallists in 2004 and 2008, are captained by superstar Marta Vieira da Silva, who is widely considered as the greatest female footballer in the world. Marta, the six-time World Player of the Year, was the best player and top scorer in the 2007 World Cup. She is Brazil's top international scorer with 112 goals from 167 matches. It is not yet known whether the 35-year-old Marta will feature in this tournament but it will certainly be one of the toughest tournaments the Indian women's team has ever taken part. ALSO READ: Oinam Bembem Devi, 'Durga of Indian football', becomes first woman player to receive Padma Shri "This will be the first time any Indian senior national team will be playing against either Brazil, Chile or Venezuela," the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said in a release. The exposure tour is part of the Indian women's team's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup to be held in Mumbai and Pune from January 20 to February 6 next year. "As the governing body, we want to provide the best platform for preparation for our women's senior team as they prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022," AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das said. "Brazil and Chile are regular World Cup teams, and I am confident playing against such opposition will help our women's team to grow in stature." The Indian women's team had last month travelled to Dubai, Bahrain and Sweden to play a series of friendly matches. Last year, they had gone to Turkey and Uzbekistan for exposure tours. ALSO READ: Pyari Xaxa shines as Indian women's football team thrash Bahrain 5-0 Das also said that the AIFF is finalising the schedule for the four-nation tournament in Kerala in December for the women's team to gain valuable international exposure. India's matches in Manaus, Brazil: November 25: India vs Brazil November 28: India vs Chile. December 1: India vs Venezuela.

In a historic first, Indian women's football team to play against Brazil, Chile in international tournament

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