The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had initially planned to include Bangladesh in their schedule, which also features matches against Australia and India. However, the CBF ultimately decided against the match due to concerns over security guarantees.
The decision was made after a visit by a CBF delegation to assess the security situation in Bangladesh. The country had gained international attention for its passionate support of the Brazilian national team during the 2022 World Cup, with fans painting themselves in the Brazilian colors of green and yellow.
The CBF had been in talks with Bangladesh since July, with the aim of organizing a friendly match as a gesture of goodwill. However, the security concerns ultimately proved to be a major obstacle. The CBF had also planned to play a match against India in Calcutta on October 3, with the possibility of adding a match against Bangladesh on October 6.
The cancellation of the Bangladesh match is a setback for the CBF, but it is not the only challenge they face in their preparations for the 2030 World Cup. The Brazilian team will now focus on their remaining matches, including the friendly against India in Calcutta.