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Forlán's Uruguay Arrives in Kolkata, Countdown Begins for Yuba Bharati Mega Match
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News18•01-10-2026, 05:45
Forlán's Uruguay Arrives in Kolkata, Countdown Begins for Yuba Bharati Mega Match
- •Uruguay's national team has arrived in Kolkata for a FIFA friendly against India on October 6.
- •Legendary footballer Diego Forlán, now coach, arrived six days early to help the team adapt to local conditions.
- •Forlán is well-known to Indian fans from his time with Mumbai City in the 2016 ISL.
- •The West Bengal Government has granted Uruguay 'State Guest' status, with arrangements at a five-star hotel.
- •Forlán and his team might witness the India vs. Brazil match at Yuba Bharati on October 3.
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Two-time world champions Uruguay are scheduled to face India in an international friendly match on October 6 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as the Salt Lake Stadium.
The Uruguay national team is coached by legendary former footballer Diego Forlán, who arrived in Kolkata ahead of their upcoming match.
Uruguay arrived in Kolkata nearly six days before the fixture to give their players extra time to adapt to the local weather and ground conditions.
