Overview
- Uruguay's federation published the 46-player provisional squad on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and included marquee names Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez.
- The list preserves roughly 20 of the 26 players from Uruguay's 2026 World Cup team while also bringing in younger players for assessment under Forlán.
- Veteran striker Luis Suárez is notably absent from the provisional list, a selection choice that highlights the transition in personnel under the new coach.
- India will host Uruguay at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 6 as part of a three-match home window that also features Panama and Brazil, with organisers reporting strong early demand for the Brazil fixture.
- Forlán, who was appointed interim senior coach in August and also given the under-20s, begins a rebuild after Marcelo Bielsa's World Cup exit with his tenure to be reviewed by the AUF in March 2027.