Indian star forward Ryan Williams opens up on facing Brazil after Panama draw
Ryan Williams scored India’s solitary goal against Panama.
Indian Football is gearing up to host its biggest international fixture in history at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata when five-time world champions Brazil lock horns with India.
For the first time, the most successful team in the history of the FIFA World Cup will visit India for a marquee clash at the City of Joy. This will be Brazil’s first international window after bowing out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, following the 2-1 defeat to Erling Haaland’s Norway in the Round of 16.
India, on the other hand, are heading into the game after a well-deserved 1-1 draw against 44th-ranked Panama in Bengaluru. India have so far won just a solitary game in 2026 against Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Kochi.
The last win against a side ranked 94 spots above India ignited a lot of hopes as the Blue Tigers rediscovered their lost form after a poor run in London and Tajikistan.
Ahead of the big game against Brazil, Ryan Williams opened up about facing Brazil, his excitement to face the most successful team in FIFA World Cup history, and how this is such a big occasion for football fans across the length and breadth of this country.
India will face star studded Brazilian team in Kolkata
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In what could be a once-in-a-generation moment for Indian football, the Brazilian team will visit India and play on Indian soil against the Blue Tigers.
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“I mean, obviously, we don’t have to give them any message because they know how big a game this is. They get their opportunity to see Brazil. We get our opportunity to play Brazil and test ourselves. And, you know, it’s going to be an amazing occasion, one that we are all looking forward to.” Ryan Williams said.
Indian fans are equally passionate about international and European football, as well as the stars who compete in top European leagues. PSG captain Marquinhos, Real Madrid winger Vini and Arsenal’s star duo of Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes will be in action at the Salt Lake Stadium.
“We are all very excited, and it’s really nice that, you know, the fans get to come, and we all get to share this special moment here. Because at the end of the day, it is a special moment. Brazil is coming here to India to play. It’s just, you know, we can make the night even more special for everybody,” as stated by Ryan Williams.
Ryan Williams, who scored against Panama in the last game, will be keen to make an impact in the upcoming game against Brazil. Expect a high-octane clash at the Mecca of Indian football, where India and Brazil lock horns in what is set to be a game for the ages.
When will India play Brazil?
India will face Brazil at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
What did Ryan Williams say about facing Brazil?
Ryan Williams said that the match will be an amazing occasion and that both the players and fans are looking forward to the opportunity to see and play against Brazil.
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