Real Madrid Captain Included In Uruguay’s Squad For International Friendly Vs India | Football News

Last Updated:September 05, 2026, 16:40 IST

Uruguay announced a star-studded squad for an international friendly against India. Diego Forlán, new head coach, will lead the team including Valverde, Núñez, Araújo, and Giménez.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 21: Federico Valverde #8 of Uruguay gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Miami, United States. Lars Baron/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Lars Baron / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Uruguay has announced a star-studded squad to take on India in next month’s international friendly. It will be the first international assignment for head coach Diego Forlán, the former Manchester United forward, who took over from Marco Bielsa after a disappointing 2026 World Cup.

The squad is headlined by Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde, former Liverpool centre-forward Darwin Núñez and Barcelona centre-back (currently on loan to Liverpool) Ronald Araújo. India will take on the two-time World champions at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) on October 6.

“The announcement comes at the beginning of a new chapter for Uruguay following Marcelo Bielsa’s departure, with legendary former striker Diego Forlán taking charge of the senior national team and the Under-20 side,” the All India Football Federation said in a statement.

“Now, as Uruguay’s head coach, Forlán faces a new challenge as he prepares his side for the upcoming clash against India. With established stars such as Valverde, Núñez, Araújo and Giménez featuring alongside a new generation of talent, Uruguay’s September–October window promises to offer an early glimpse into Forlán’s vision for the next chapter of La Celeste,” the statement added.

Uruguay squad

Goalkeepers: Santiago Mele, Cristopher Fiermarín, Ignacio de Arruabarrena, Sebastián Jaume, Thiago Cardozo.

Defenders: 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, Juan Manuel Sanabria.

Midfielders: 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, Giorgian de Arrascaeta.

Forwards: Martín Satriano, Agustín A. Martínez, Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, Miguel Merentiel, Darwin Núñez, Álvaro Rodríguez.

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When and where will the international friendly match between Uruguay and India take place?

The international friendly match between Uruguay and India is scheduled for October 6 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, India.

Who is the head coach for Uruguay’s national football team for the upcoming friendly against India?

Diego Forlán, a former Manchester United forward, is the head coach for Uruguay’s national football team. He took over from Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

Which prominent players are included in Uruguay’s squad for the friendly match against India?

Uruguay’s squad for the friendly against India includes Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde, former Liverpool centre-forward Darwin Núñez, and Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo.

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