New Zealand’s Sarpreet becomes first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match
New Zealand attacking midfielder Sarpreet Singh became the first footballer of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match in his team’s 2-2 draw against Iran in their group match in Los Angeles on Tuesday (June 16, 2026). Born in Auckland to Punjabi parents, the 27-year-old Sarpreet made his World Cup debut in the…