India vs Uruguay Tickets Crash From INR 1999 to INR 199 as Organisers Make 90% Price Cut Ahead of Next Clash
Uruguay scored five times after a 34-minute lightning delay as India’s brief equaliser was erased in the final friendly of the window.
- On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, two-time world champion Uruguay defeated India 6-1 in an international friendly at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, completing a dominant rout of the home side.
- Facing lukewarm attendance after Brazil's recent visit, organizers slashed ticket prices by 90% to as low as Rs 199 from Rs 1,999 to boost interest in the Uruguay fixture.
- India briefly leveled the score through midfielder Anirudh Thapa in the 22nd minute, delighting over 37,000 fans; a 34-minute lightning suspension then halted momentum as Uruguay seized control.
- Head coach Khalid Jamil acknowledged the team had "little time" to recover from their 0-4 loss to Brazil, with India now preparing for a demanding November fixture against New Zealand.
- Prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi had assigned Uruguay a 95% chance of winning before kickoff, with the match attracting more than US$116,000 in total betting volume across platforms.
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Why is match between India and Uruguay paused before half-time? Players walk back to dressing room at 1
India and Uruguay’s FIFA friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium was halted before half-time with the score 1-1 after lightning was detected nearby. Players returned to the dressing rooms following the hydration break, with play set to resume once conditions are safe.
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