According to Universal Sports, during the early stages of the 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle, Brazil's national team nearly had to add another stopover to its schedule. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) attempted to include Bangladesh in its international match schedule in September and October, prolonging negotiations while awaiting suitable conditions, but ultimately failed due to lack of security guarantees.

Bangladesh gained international attention during the latest FIFA World Cup due to the passion of Brazilian football fans. Many Bangladeshi fans gathered together, wearing green and yellow kits and painting their faces, despite being approximately 15,000 kilometers away from Brazil. This image made a deep impression on the CBF, and discussions about a return visit began in July.

After Brazil's match in Kolkata, India on October 3rd, the national team originally planned to stop in Bangladesh for another match on October 6th. However, after a CBF delegation inspected the venue and security conditions, red flags emerged regarding player safety during local travel.

Negotiations eventually involved the Bangladesh government, with local authorities even considering deploying military personnel not only to protect the Brazilian delegation but also to maintain order among fans. However, by early September, the CBF remained uncertain and ultimately cancelled the plan.

The original match was scheduled to take place at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, the capital. The stadium's capacity of only 22,000 seats was one of the main challenges. Given the country's enthusiasm for Brazil's national team, there were concerns about overcrowding and difficulties with entry and exit, which could lead to an uncontrollable situation.

The stadium was recently renovated in 2025 and is also one of the venues for Bangladesh's cricket team. This friendly match would have been Brazil's first visit to Bangladesh and, like in India, would have made history.

Bangladesh ranks only 181st in the FIFA rankings, and their football tradition is not deeply rooted. The national team has participated in the AFC Asian Cup only once, in 1980, when they were eliminated in the group stage.

Ancelotti will announce his 26-player squad on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Beijing time (CEST) at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil will face Australia twice: on September 25th at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville and on September 29th at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

The Brazilian delegation will then travel to India. On October 3rd, Brazil will play India at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. This will be the first meeting between the senior national teams of both countries.

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