Archive · 5 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- October 6, 2026.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, India.
- Why
- The match is part of a high-profile series of international friendlies and will begin Forlán’s tenure as Uruguay coach.
- 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
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
