Is Vinicius Jr part of Brazil squad for India friendly?
India will host Brazil in an international friendly on 3rd October.
The Seleção will be visiting India to play an international friendly against the Indian National Football Team at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYKB) (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.
The big question on everyone’s minds is if the 2-time UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid and international star Vinicius Junior play against India on 3rd October 2026.
In this article, we will take a look at whether the Real Madrid star will feature against the Blue Tigers.
Is Vini Jr. in the Brazil squad?
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The highly anticipated Brazil squad for their match against India are out, and it clarifies the answer to our question.
To put it simply, Yes. Vinicius Jr. will be a part of the Brazil squad for their upcoming match against India. This news comes to the delight of all the football fans in India. His addition in the squad and his relationship with the Brazil Manager Carlo Ancelotti could raise his chances of playing the full 90 minutes against India.
This will not be Vini’s first time visiting India, as he has not only visited India before, he has played an entire tournament on Indian soil.
Back in 2016, when India hosted the first ever BRICS U-17 Football Cup, a 16 year old Vinicius Jr. was a part of the squad that ended up lifting the trophy. Vinicius had a great time playing in the tournament as he netted 4 goals and bagged the ‘Most Goals Scored’ award at the end of the tournament.
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A brief look at the squad
Here are the players in the squad that will face India on 3rd October.
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 Jr – PSV
- Vitor Reis – Manchester City
- Wesley – Roma
Midfielders
- Andrey Santos – Manchester United
- Breno Bidon – Corinthians
- Bruno Guimarães – Arsenal
- Danilo – 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
- Vinicius Jr- Real Madrid
Brazil’s schedule for the September-October FIFA international window
- September 25, 2026: Brazil vs Australia, Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville
- September 29, 2026: Brazil vs Australia, Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane
- October 3, 2026: Brazil vs India, Vivekanada Yuba Bharati Krirangan VYKB in Kolkata
Is Vinicius Jr a part of the Brazil squad playing against India?
Yes, Vinicius Jr will be a part of the Brazil squad playing against India.
Who are some notable names that will be playing against India?
Some notable names that will be playing against India are Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Bruno Guimarães, Endrick, Rapinha, Vinicius Jr.
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