The 27-year-old became the first Sikh to play at a World Cup when he took the field in New Zealand’s 2-2 draw with Iran in Los Angeles in their opener.

Meet Sarpreet Singh, the Indian-origin New Zealand midfielder and ex-Bayern Munich star making headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Sarpreet Singh makes history as the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match for New Zealand.

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.

Sarpreet Singh makes history as the first Indian-origin player to start a FIFA World Cup match, honouring his Punjabi roots while starring for New Zealand.

The 27-year-old became the first Sikh to play at a World Cup when he took the field in New Zealand’s 2-2 draw with Iran in Los Angeles in their opener.

New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh hopes his appearance at the World Cup can pave the way for other players of South Asian heritage to reach the game's biggest stage.