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India vs Uruguay: Blue Tigers Face World Cup Winners in Final Friendly at Salt Lake Stadium
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News18•05-10-2026, 09:01
India vs Uruguay: Blue Tigers Face World Cup Winners in Final Friendly at Salt Lake Stadium
- •India will play two-time FIFA World Cup winners Uruguay in their third and final FIFA international friendly on Tuesday, October 6, at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
- •The Blue Tigers previously suffered a 0-4 defeat against five-time champions Brazil at the same venue, but impressed with performances from Manvir Singh and Ryan Williams.
- •Uruguay, despite missing Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde due to injury, boasts world-class players like José María Giménez, Ronald Araújo, and Darwin Núñez.
- •The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST and will be telecast live on Sony Sports TV channels and streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.
- •India's squad includes players like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sahal Abdul Samad, and Manvir Singh, while Uruguay's roster features Santiago Mele, José María Giménez, and Darwin Núñez.
Key Questions Answered
The FIFA international friendly match between India and Uruguay is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
The match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports TV channels in India, and fans can also stream it online via the Sony LIV app and website starting at 7:30 PM IST.
No, Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde will miss the match against India due to a Grade 3 sprain in his left ankle sustained last month.
