India CONFIRMED to play Uruguay on October 6
Kolkata to host the India vs Uruguay friendly.
The Indian men’s national team will welcome another heavyweight of world football to Kolkata, with two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay set to face India in an international friendly match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) Stadium on October 6, 2026.
The fixture will be India’s third high-profile international friendly of the window, following the match against Panama on September 26 in Bengaluru and the much-anticipated encounter against five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 in Kolkata.
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One of the most decorated teams in international football, Uruguay are currently ranked 20th in the FIFA World Ranking. The current head coach of Uruguay, Diego Forlán, played for Mumbai City FC in 2016.
La Celeste’s arrival in Kolkata adds another major fixture to an unprecedented run of international football for Indian fans, with three World Cup-playing nations — Panama, Brazil and Uruguay — set to visit the country within the same FIFA window.
India’s upcoming schedule
India have a packed schedule for the rest of the 2026 calendar year as they will be facing four FIFA World Cup 2026 nations moving forward. The Blue Tigers will first get things started when they play Panama on September 26th at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The FIFA World Cup 2026 participants are expected to be a tough challenge for the Indian national team.
Next up, in the same window the Blue Tigers will first play five times FIFA World Cup winners Brazil on October 3rd and two times FIFA World Cup winners Uruguay on October 6th with both games scheduled to be played at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata.
After that, the focus will shift to the SAFF Championship which will played in November. However, the big problem lies ahead as the Blue Tigers are expected to travel to New Zealand to play two friendlies against them on November 12th and 15th with the dates clashing with the SAFF Championship 2026. A decision is yet to be made but as things stand India will be taking part in these games in the coming months.
- September 26: India vs Panama, Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
- October 3: India vs Brazil, VYBK Stadium, Kolkata
- October 6: India vs Uruguay, VYBK Stadium, Kolkata
- November 5: Pakistan vs India (SAFF Championship)
- November 11: India vs Maldives (SAFF Championship)
- November 14: SAFF Championship Semi-finals (if qualified)
- November 17: SAFF Championship Final (if qualified)
- November 12: New Zealand vs India, Go Media Stadium, Auckland
- November 15: New Zealand vs India, One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch
When will India play Uruguay?
India will play Uruguay on October 6th.
Where will India vs Uruguay take place?
The Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) Stadium in Kolkata will host the India vs Uruguay friendly.
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Ayushman Sharma is a sports enthusiast with a deep love for football, following the game closely since 2018. A hardcore supporter of NorthEast United FC and FC Barcelona, he has also gained valuable on-ground experience by volunteering during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.