India vs Uruguay Football Match 2026: Live Score, Kick-off Time, TV & Streaming

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India vs Uruguay Football Match 2026: Live Score, Time, TV & Streaming

India vs Uruguay football match 2026 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. The international friendly brings two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay to India for the final match of the Blue Tigers’ three-game September-October international window.

India, coached by Khalid Jamil, will face a Uruguay side led by Diego Forlán. Uruguay’s announced squad includes Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo, Rodrigo Bentancur, José María Giménez and Giorgian de Arrascaeta. The match is a major test for India’s senior men’s national team.

India vs Uruguay Match Details

Match	India vs Uruguay
Competition	International Friendly
Date	Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Kick-off	7:30 PM IST
Venue	Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
Common name	Salt Lake Stadium
India head coach	Khalid Jamil
Uruguay head coach	Diego Forlán
TV in India	Sony Sports Network and Sony AATH
Live streaming	SonyLIV

India vs Uruguay Live Score

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This section can be updated with the confirmed score, goals, cards and major match events once the game begins. For real-time updates, fans should also follow official AIFF, Uruguay Football Association and broadcaster information.

When Is India vs Uruguay Football Match 2026?

The India vs Uruguay international friendly will be played on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST in Kolkata. The fixture completes India’s demanding three-match international friendly window after meetings with Panama and Brazil.

The All India Football Federation confirmed Uruguay’s visit to Kolkata as part of the September-October FIFA international window. AIFF described Uruguay as a two-time FIFA World Cup champion and noted that the team was ranked 20th in the FIFA men’s world ranking when the fixture was announced.

Where Will India vs Uruguay Be Played?

The match will be held at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, popularly known as the Salt Lake Stadium. India also hosted Brazil at the same venue on October 3, making Kolkata the centre of India’s high-profile football window.

Where to Watch India vs Uruguay Live in India?

Indian viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network and Sony AATH. Live streaming is available through SonyLIV. Sony Pictures Networks India has confirmed exclusive television and streaming rights for India’s international friendlies against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay.

Platform	Coverage
Television	Sony Sports Network
Bengali television	Sony AATH
Online streaming	SonyLIV

India Squad for Uruguay Match

India head coach Khalid Jamil named a 26-player squad for the September-October international window. The group is being used across the Panama, Brazil and Uruguay friendlies, subject to match-day availability and any changes or replacements.

Goalkeepers

Albino Gomes, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and Som Kumar.

Defenders

Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Akash Mishra, Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jay Gupta, Pramveer and Ricky Meetei Haobam.

Midfielders

Anirudh Thapa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Farukh Choudhary, Lalengmawia Ralte, Macarton Nickson, Mohammed Sanan, Ricky Shabong and Sahal Abdul Samad.

Forwards

Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Ryan Williams and Vikram Partap Singh.

Four players were named as reserves: Hrithik Tiwari, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Roshan Singh Naorem and Suresh Singh Wangjam.

Uruguay Squad for India Friendly

Uruguay have announced a strong squad for the Kolkata friendly. The group includes several players from leading European clubs as well as established Uruguay internationals.

Key Uruguay players named in the squad	Role
Federico Valverde	Midfielder
Darwin Núñez	Forward
Ronald Araújo	Defender
Rodrigo Bentancur	Midfielder
José María Giménez	Defender
Giorgian de Arrascaeta	Midfielder
Facundo Pellistri	Forward

The Uruguay Football Association’s senior-team information also lists Valverde, Bentancur, Araújo, Núñez and De Arrascaeta among the current setup.

India vs Uruguay Expected Playing XI

The confirmed starting XIs should not be treated as final until the official team sheets are released. India may rotate players because this is the third high-level friendly of the window, while Uruguay will also manage player workload.

CareerSphere will distinguish between predicted and confirmed lineups. Fans should check the official team announcement close to kick-off instead of treating social-media predictions as final.

India’s Three-Match International Friendly Window

Date	Match	Venue
September 26, 2026	India vs Panama	Bengaluru
October 3, 2026	India vs Brazil	Kolkata
October 6, 2026	India vs Uruguay	Kolkata

The Uruguay fixture gives India another opportunity to face a team with deep World Cup experience. AIFF said the three friendlies would provide valuable international-level experience for the Blue Tigers.

Why India vs Uruguay Is Important

Uruguay are one of the most decorated teams in international football. They won the FIFA World Cup in 1930 and 1950 and have developed a reputation for competitive, disciplined football. Facing such opposition gives Indian players a chance to test their defensive organisation, pressing, transition play and ability to retain possession under pressure.

For Uruguay, the Kolkata match is also part of a new phase under Diego Forlán. The former Uruguay international took charge of the senior national team in 2026, making this window an opportunity to assess players and tactical combinations.

Key Players to Watch

Federico Valverde

Valverde is one of the most recognisable names in the Uruguay squad. His ability to cover ground, progress the ball and contribute from midfield makes him a player India will need to track carefully.

Darwin Núñez

Núñez provides Uruguay with a major attacking threat. His pace, movement and finishing ability can create problems for defenders, particularly when Uruguay transition quickly from midfield.

Ronald Araújo

Araújo adds strength and athleticism to Uruguay’s defence and highlights the quality of opposition India’s forwards will face.

India’s Senior Players

India’s squad contains experienced internationals including Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Anwar Ali, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad and Manvir Singh. The match provides an opportunity for India’s senior players and emerging names to compete against elite international opposition.

India vs Uruguay Head-to-Head

The October 6, 2026 fixture is a high-profile senior men’s international friendly. Fans searching for India vs Uruguay H2H should distinguish senior men’s football from youth, women’s or unofficial fixtures. The current official announcements focus on this scheduled senior men’s friendly in Kolkata.

How to Watch India vs Uruguay: Step-by-Step

Before 7:00 PM IST: Check the latest team news and confirm whether the starting XIs have been released.
For television: Tune in to Sony Sports Network or Sony AATH before the scheduled 7:30 PM IST kick-off.
For streaming: Open SonyLIV and select India’s International Friendlies coverage.
After kick-off: Use the official broadcaster or federation updates for confirmed goals, substitutions and cards rather than relying on unverified social posts.
After full time: Recheck the final score, scorers and match statistics before sharing the result.

Match-Day Checklist for Fans

Check the confirmed starting XI shortly before kick-off.
Use 7:30 PM IST as the scheduled kick-off time.
Watch on Sony Sports Network or Sony AATH in India.
Use SonyLIV for live streaming.
Follow official AIFF and Uruguay Football Association updates for squad changes.
Do not treat predicted lineups or social-media posts as confirmed team news.

India vs Uruguay Football Match 2026 FAQs

When is India vs Uruguay?

India will play Uruguay on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

What time does India vs Uruguay start?

The scheduled kick-off is 7:30 PM IST.

Where is India vs Uruguay being played?

The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.

Where can I watch India vs Uruguay live?

The match will be available on Sony Sports Network and Sony AATH, with live streaming on SonyLIV in India.

Who is coaching India?

Khalid Jamil is the head coach of the Indian men’s national team.

Who is coaching Uruguay?

Diego Forlán is the head coach of the senior Uruguay national team.

Will Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez play?

Both players were included in Uruguay’s announced squad for the India friendly. Their starting status should be confirmed through the official match-day team sheet.