India vs Uruguay 2026: Live Stream, Time, and TV Channel Details
India vs Uruguay 2026: Blue Tigers Face Two-Time World Champions at Salt Lake – Where to Watch Live
Match Details & Schedule
In a highly anticipated FIFA International Friendly, India is facing two-time World Cup winners Uruguay today at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. Managed by Diego Forlán, the Uruguayan squad features world-class stars like Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo, and Rodrigo Bentancur. On the other side, the Blue Tigers, led by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, are putting up a fierce fight on their home turf. The match kicked off on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST.
Live Update: Match Temporarily Suspended Due to Lightning
The atmosphere at the Salt Lake Stadium has been electric right from the starting whistle. Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez put Uruguay ahead in the 11th minute by converting a penalty. However, India refused to back down. Just over 10 minutes later, in the 22nd minute, Anirudh Thapa scored a spectacular goal to bring India level. At the 29-minute mark, the referee temporarily suspended the game due to lightning and severe weather conditions. The giant screen at the stadium displayed the message 'Match stopped due to inclement weather,' and the players were escorted back to the dressing rooms.
How to Watch India vs Uruguay Live?
For those who couldn't make it to the stadium, you can catch all the high-voltage action live from the comfort of your home on TV or mobile:
* Live TV Broadcast: The match is being officially broadcast in India by the Sony Sports Network.
* For English commentary, tune in to Sony Sports Ten 2.
* For Hindi commentary, switch to Sony Sports Ten 3.
* For live Bengali commentary, watch on Sony Aath.
* Live Streaming: If you prefer watching on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, you can stream the match live on the Sony LIV app or website.
Head-to-Head Statistics
In football history, India and Uruguay have only faced each other twice before:
* 1982 Nehru Cup (Kolkata): Uruguay won 3-1 at Eden Gardens. Manas Bhattacharya scored the lone goal for India.
* 2001 Millennium Super Soccer Cup (Kochi): Uruguay's 'B' team defeated India 3-0.
Today's match marks the third international encounter between the two nations.
Stay tuned to our blog for more exciting updates and the final result of this historic clash in Indian football!
