After Brazil, Blue Tigers Set for Historic Clash Against Two-Time World Champions Uruguay
What Happened
The AIFF has confirmed that the Indian men's football team will face two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay in an international friendly on October 6, 2026, at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). The match will take place just three days after India's high-profile clash against five-time world champions Brazil at the same venue.
Key Takeaways
India will now host three World Cup-playing nations during the FIFA window: Panama (Sept 26, Bengaluru), Brazil (Oct 3, Kolkata) and Uruguay (Oct 6, Kolkata), giving the Blue Tigers rare exposure against elite international opposition.