India suffered a 1-6 defeat to Uruguay, but Anirudh Thapa secured a historic moment by netting the nation's first goal against a FIFA top‑20 side since 1992, ensuring India avoided a scoreless loss despite the heavy margin.
Thapa broke a 44‑year drought for Indian scorers against Uruguay, the previous goal coming from Manas Bhattacharya in 1982. The strike also represented Thapa’s first international goal since 2023, providing a rare bright spot in the heavy defeat.