Uruguay has officially unveiled a formidable squad for their upcoming
The highly anticipated fixture is scheduled to take place on October 6 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as the Salt Lake Stadium. Forlán’s selection reflects a blend of established international experience and emerging talent, as the two-time World Cup winners look to establish a fresh identity following a challenging period in their 2026 World Cup campaign.
A Star-Studded Lineup for the New Era
The squad is headlined by several of the most recognizable names in world football. Real Madrid captain
According to a statement from the All India Football Federation, the upcoming window provides an essential opportunity for the new coaching staff to implement their vision. The federation noted that the match will offer fans an early glimpse into how Forlán intends to integrate his core group of stars with a new generation of Uruguayan talent.
Full Squad Breakdown
The depth of the squad is evident across all positions. The goalkeeping department includes Santiago Mele, Cristopher Fiermarín, Ignacio de Arruabarrena, Sebastián Jaume, and Thiago Cardozo. The defensive ranks are bolstered by Kevin Amaro, José Luis Rodríguez, Guillermo Varela, Nahitan Nández, Santiago Mouriño, Nicolás Marichal, Ronald Araújo, Alexander Barboza, José María Giménez, Juan Rodríguez, Sebastián Boselli, Santiago Bueno, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Joaquín Piquerez, Lucas Olaza, Marcelo Saracchi, and Juan Manuel Sanabria.
In midfield, Forlán has called upon Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Torreira, Rodrigo Bentancur, Facundo Bernal, Santiago Homenchenko, Federico Valverde, Agustín Canobbio, Matías Abaldo, Facundo Pellistri, Luciano Rodríguez, Maximiliano Araújo, Lucas Villalba, Brian Rodríguez, Rodrigo Zalazar, Diego Rossi, and Giorgian de Arrascaeta. The forward line consists of Martín Satriano, Agustín A. Martínez, Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, Miguel Merentiel, Darwin Núñez, and Álvaro Rodríguez.
