Sarpreet Singh, an Indian-origin footballer, debuted for New Zealand in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Iran during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium.
Singh also represented New Zealand at the Under-20 FIFA World Cup
Jun 16, 2026
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What's the storySarpreet Singh, a footballer of Indian origin, scripted history by featuring in New Zealand's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Iran on Tuesday.
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