The Indian national football team is set to conclude its series of FIFA international friendlies with a high-profile encounter against two-time World Cup winners Uruguay. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, at the
This fixture marks the third and final friendly for the Blue Tigers in this window. The team enters the match following a challenging 0-4 loss to five-time world champions Brazil at the same venue last Saturday. Despite the final scoreline, India showed promise in the opening quarter of that contest, with notable contributions from Manvir Singh and Ryan Williams. The hosts will be aiming to build on those positive spells and find the back of the net against the South American side.
Uruguay Arrives in Kolkata Following South Korea Victory
Uruguay arrives in India with momentum, having secured a 4-2 victory over South Korea in their previous friendly outing. While the visitors are widely considered the favourites, they face a resilient Indian side that recently demonstrated their defensive capabilities by holding Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru last month.
The Uruguayan squad will be without the services of Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde, who was ruled out of the tour last month after sustaining a Grade 3 sprain in his left ankle. Despite his absence, the visitors boast a formidable roster featuring high-profile talent such as José María Giménez, Ronald Araújo, Lucas Torreira, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Darwin Núñez.
For fans in India, the match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports network. Digital viewers can catch the action via the Sony LIV app and website, with coverage beginning at 7:30 PM IST.
