Brazil squad arrives in city for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Three-time champions Brazil arrived here this morning for the FIFA U-17 World Cup which will start in India from 6 October.

According to sources, the team arrived here this morning and is expected to train at the Mumbai Football Arena in suburban Andheri later in the day.

Brazil will play against New Zealand in a practise game on September 28 at the Andheri complex.

Brazil have been placed in Group D along with DPR Korea, Niger and Spain.

They kick off their campaign against Spain at Kochi on October 7.

It is also learnt that Turkey, who are also playing the World Cup, have arrived in the megapolis late last night.

Sources said they are expected to train at a venue in Navi Mumbai.

Turkey is in Group B along with Paraguay, Mali and New Zealand.

Turkey will play their first game against New Zealand at the D Y Patil stadium in neighbouring Navi Mumbai on October.

-PTI