Photo/AgenciesJoin conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelinesKolkata's long connection with BrazilIndian football will witness one of its biggest matches when the Blue Tigers face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the fixture on Thursday after reports in Brazilian media over the past few days. "A date for the history books. India vs Brazil FIFA International Friendly at Salt Lake Stadium on October 3," the AIFF posted on its official X handle.The match will see India play the highest-ranked team they have faced since the FIFA World Ranking system was introduced in 1992. "To welcome a team of Brazil's stature to our country is an extraordinary moment and one that will undoubtedly become a landmark chapter in the history of Indian football," he said.National Teams Director Subrata Paul said the match would give Indian players a rare chance to test themselves against one of the biggest football nations. The match ended 2-2.Kolkata has also hosted other major football clubs, including German champions Bayern Munich, who played Mohun Bagan in Oliver Kahn's farewell match in 2008.