Kolkata: The Indian men’s football team will face two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay in their final international friendly of the window at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday, October 6.
India enter the match after a 1-1 draw against Panama and a 4-0 defeat to five-time world champions Brazil. The Uruguay fixture will give head coach Khalid Jamil’s side another opportunity to test itself against a high-ranked international opponent. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed that the match will kick off at 7:30 pm IST.
Uruguay, currently ranked 20th in the FIFA World Ranking, have a squad featuring several players with extensive experience at top European clubs. Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez and Rodrigo Bentancur are among the notable names in the squad.
Key Players to Watch
Ryan Williams (India): Williams will be one of India’s attacking options after scoring in the draw against Panama. His pace and movement could be important during transitions.
Anirudh Thapa (India): The experienced midfielder is expected to play a role in helping India maintain possession and move the ball from defence into attack.
Ronald Araújo (Uruguay): The Barcelona defender brings strength and pace to Uruguay’s backline and will be tasked with dealing with India’s attacking players.
Darwin Núñez (Uruguay): The Uruguay forward remains one of the visitors’ major attacking threats, with his pace, physicality and movement capable of testing India’s defence.
India vs Uruguay Match Details
Match: India vs Uruguay
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
Where to Watch in India
The India-Uruguay friendly will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network, Sony AATH and Sony LIV. Sony’s official announcement confirms live television and streaming coverage for India’s matches against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay during the international window.
The match will be India’s final assignment of the current international window after the Panama and Brazil fixtures.
