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Football Giants Uruguay Return to Kolkata After 40 Years
6 Oct
Summary
- Uruguay, an inaugural World Cup winner, plays India in Kolkata.
- This marks Uruguay's return to the city after a four-decade absence.
- The match signifies a new era for Uruguay under coach Diego Forlan.
Uruguay, the inaugural winner of the FIFA World Cup, is set to play against India in their final friendly match. The game is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, famously known as the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. This fixture is significant as it marks Uruguay's return to the city after a span of forty years. The match is part of India's high-profile international window, which has already seen them play against World Cup participants Panama and Brazil. For Uruguay, this period also represents the beginning of a new chapter under the leadership of coach Diego Forlan. This transition follows their early exit from the 2026 World Cup group stage under the previous management.
