India loses 6-1 to Uruguay in football friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers

India's national football team conceded six goals in a friendly match against Uruguay, losing 6-1 as part of their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match saw Uruguay, led by coach Diego Forlan, dominate proceedings against India's Blue Tigers.

The heavy defeat highlighted significant gaps in India's defensive setup ahead of their World Cup qualification campaign. The friendly was intended as a tune-up fixture to assess the team's readiness for the qualifying rounds.