When is India vs Uruguay International Football Friendly Match? Know Date and Time in IST
Catch all the details for the India vs Uruguay International Football Friendly match today, October 6, 2026. The Blue Tigers face two-time World Champions Uruguay at 7:30 PM IST at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. Find out where to watch live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV in India, along with team news and head-to-head stats for this crucial encounter.
Kolkata is buzzing with anticipation as the Indian men's national football team prepares to lock horns with footballing giants Uruguay in an international friendly today, Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The high-profile encounter, kicking off at 7:30 PM IST, at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), represents a monumental challenge for the Blue Tigers against a formidable South American squad. Uruguay Players Enjoy Cricket Session at Eden Gardens Ahead of India Friendly Match.
This fixture concludes a significant international window for India, which has seen them test their mettle against World Cup-bound nations. India previously secured a resilient 1-1 draw against Panama in Bengaluru and faced a tough 0-4 defeat to five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata. Under the guidance of head coach Khalid Jamil, the Indian side, currently ranked 138th in the FIFA World Rankings, will aim to deliver a spirited performance against Uruguay, who sit significantly higher at 20th globally.
Match Details and Where to Watch
The match promises to be a captivating spectacle for football enthusiasts across the globe. Fans in India can catch the live action across multiple platforms.
| Region | TV Channel(s) / Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD, Sony Aath SD & HD (Bengali), Sony Sports Ten 3 Hindi SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada), Sony LIV (streaming) |
| USA | Antel TV (free live stream, accessible via VPN internationally) |
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), which translates to 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) in the USA.
Team Form and Head-to-Head
India enters this fixture having drawn 1-1 against Panama and suffered a 0-4 loss to Brazil in their recent outings. Key Indian players like Ryan Williams, who scored against Panama, and Manvir Singh, who impressed against Brazil, will be crucial for the Blue Tigers. Indian-Origin Maximiliano Araujo Selected in Uruguay Squad For International Friendly Against India.
Uruguay, despite their 20th FIFA ranking, have shown some inconsistency in their recent form, registering five draws in their last ten matches. They also participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup earlier this year, exiting in the group stage. Coached by former World Cup Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan, who has a past connection with Indian football through his stint with Mumbai City FC, La Celeste will be without Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde due to an ankle injury. However, their squad still boasts world-class talent including Darwin Nunez, Ronald Araujo, Lucas Torreira, and Rodrigo Bentancur.
The head-to-head record between India and Uruguay currently stands at 2-0 in favour of the South American nation. Their previous encounters include a 3-1 victory for Uruguay in the 1982 Nehru Cup and a 3-0 win against an India B team in the 2001 Millennium Super Soccer Cup.
This friendly provides India with another invaluable opportunity to gain experience and test their tactical discipline against one of the world's elite footballing nations. The match is expected to be a tough but rewarding challenge for Khalid Jamil's squad, as they continue their journey to improve on the international stage.
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