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Maximiliano Araujo scored twice. Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre also scored in Kolkata. Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here.
ArgentinaLatest result: India 1–6 Uruguay
Full time · 6 October 2026Maximiliano Araujo scored twice. Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre also scored in Kolkata.
Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here. See the results and next schedule.
Result: match report or official results.
Where Uruguay stand now
Maximiliano Araujo scored twice. Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre also scored in Kolkata. Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here.
The AUF appointed Diego Forlán to lead both the senior and under-20 teams. That structural link makes youth integration part of the job, not a side project.
India 1–6 Uruguay
Maximiliano Araujo scored twice. Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre also scored in Kolkata.
Next fixture to be confirmed
Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here.
The next squad is a separate announcement
The completed window establishes results and appearances. November selection, withdrawals and starting roles need fresh confirmation.
The coaching change and World Cup record are checked against AUF and FIFA. Tactical judgments are TrophyDrought editorial analysis, not statements from the coaching staff.
The current cycle in three moves
Facts first · interpretation secondUruguay's 2026 checkpoint
Forlán helped Uruguay win their most recent Copa América.
Exited the World Cup group with two points.
A new coach links the senior team and under-20 pathway.
The numbers at left are an editorial dashboard, not an official rating. They visualise the balance of strengths and unresolved questions discussed on this page.
The next Copa América is distant, so the value of this window is structural: decide who progresses the ball, who occupies the box and how the youth pathway feeds the senior team.
Uruguay's new-cycle calendar
September–October friendly windowMaximiliano Araujo scored twice. Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre also scored in Kolkata. Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here.
Confirmed schedule: official competition or organiser listing. Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here.
Three questions that define the autumn
Editorial watchlistWhere does Valverde receive?
Uruguay gain more when he collects beyond the first press than when he starts beside the centre-backs.
Who pins the back line?
A forward must occupy depth so the midfield's carries create chances rather than extra touches.
Can the youth link become visible?
Forlán's dual role gives emerging players a clearer route if the senior principles stay consistent.
How Uruguay could connect
Interactive tactical explainerReceive beyond the first line
The centre-backs attract pressure before Ugarte connects into Valverde's forward-facing run.
This diagram explains relationships, not a confirmed formation. Player availability, squad selection and roles can change before the match window.
Players who shape the next step
Roles, not a predicted XIFederico Valverde
His range, speed and shooting can turn a neutral phase into an attack.
Manuel Ugarte
He protects the centre and gives aggressive runners permission to advance.
Facundo Pellistri
Direct running can stretch compact opponents before combinations move inside.
Uruguay Now FAQs
Quick answersWhen is Uruguay's next match?
Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here.
What is Uruguay's next competitive target?
Uruguay completed their September–October 2026 Asian tour under Diego Forlán: a 3-1 loss to Japan, a 4-1 win over South Korea and a 6-1 win over India. Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here. Longer-term, Copa América 2028 remains the longer-term competitive target.
Did Uruguay qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay's recorded 2026 status is: World Cup group stage. Two draws, one defeat.
Is the tactical diagram an official lineup?
No. It is editorial analysis built around current senior players and tactical relationships. It is not an official squad announcement or predicted starting XI.
Where is the full trophy history?
Read the Uruguay profile for the live wait and the linked trophy story for the longer tournament history.
Sources, verification and next reads
Primary-source reportingPrimary sources
- AUF · India 1–6 Uruguay
- JFA · Japan 3–1 Uruguay
- AUF · South Korea 1–4 Uruguay
- AUF · Diego Forlán appointed
- AUF · Senior national team
- FIFA · World Cup 2026 results
Fixtures, competition records and appointments are checked against governing-body or federation pages. The page is an editorial update, not an automatic news feed.
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Latest completed result: verified report.
Uruguay next visit Argentina in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026, according to AFA. The exact stadium and kickoff remain TBC; no further fixture is assigned here. Federation fixture announcement.