India, June 16 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to showcase stories from across the globe, and players with Indian roots are once again making their mark on football's biggest stage. One of the latest names attracting attention is Sarpreet Singh, who featured prominently for New Zealand in their Group G opener against Iran.

The midfielder became one of the latest players of Indian origin to appear at a FIFA World Cup, playing 92 minutes before being substituted late in the match. Having established himself as a key figure for the All Whites, Sarpreet earned a place in the starting lineup and played an important role in New Zealand's World Cup campaign. While India remains absent from the tournament, the presence of players like Sarpr...