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Valverde Headlines Uruguay Squad for India Friendly Under Forlán
Uruguay has chosen a strong football team to play India.
The game will happen on October 6 in Kolkata.
Federico Valverde, who plays for Real Madrid, is one of Uruguay’s biggest stars.
Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez and defender Ronald Araújo are also in the squad.
Diego Forlán will coach Uruguay for the first time in this match.
Forlán is a former Uruguay player who won the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball.
India will try to compete strongly against the two-time world champions.
India will also play Panama and Brazil in nearby international friendlies.
Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde headlines Uruguay’s squad for the October 6 friendly against India.
The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Former Uruguay star Diego Forlán will make his first appearance as the national team’s head coach.
The squad also includes Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Torreira.
India will also face Panama on September 25 and Brazil on October 3 during the international-friendly window.
- Who
- Uruguay and India; Uruguay’s squad includes Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez and Ronald Araújo, while Diego Forlán is the coach.
- What
- An international football friendly between Uruguay and India.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, India.
- When
- October 6, 2026.
- Why
- The match is part of a high-profile series of international friendlies and will begin Forlán’s tenure as Uruguay coach.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs Uruguay international friendly
- Date
- October 6, 2026
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
- Uruguay coach
- Diego Forlán
- Featured players
- Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez
- India’s other friendlies
- Panama on September 25 in Bengaluru and Brazil on October 3 in Kolkata
- Uruguay squad size
- 47 players listed across the goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward groups
Quotes
All India Football Federation
India’s national football governing body, which issued a statement about Uruguay’s coaching transition
“Now, as Uruguay's head coach, Forlan faces a new challenge as he prepares his side for the upcoming clash against India. With established stars such as Valverde, Nunez, Araujo and Gimenez featuring alongside a new generation of talent, Uruguay's September–October window promises to offer an early glimpse into Forlan's vision for the next chapter of La Celeste.”
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“The announcement comes at the beginning of a new chapter for Uruguay following Marcelo Bielsa’s departure, with legendary former striker Diego Forlán taking charge of the senior national team and the Under-20 side.”
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Sources
Valverde headlines Uruguay squad for India friendly, Forlan to begin coaching stint
Valverde, Araujo, Nunez named for Uruguay vs India Game; Forlan Coach
Real Madrid Captain Included In Uruguay's Squad For International Friendy Vs India
Real Madrid's Valverde headlines Uruguay squad for India friendly
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