Sarpreet Singh became the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match, representing which country?

New Zealand. Sarpreet Singh started for New Zealand, becoming the first Indian-origin player to start a men's FIFA World Cup match. Read more: GK0063 — 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Sarpreet Singh: First Indian-Origin Footballer to Start in a FIFA World Cup Match

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No player of Indian origin had ever started a FIFA World Cup match. A Punjabi-Kiwi midfielder changed that in June 2026.

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15 June 2026 · Group G, vs Iran

Sarpreet Singh: First Indian-Origin WC Starter

Country

New Zealand

Match Result

2-2 vs Iran

Roots

Jalandhar, Punjab

Born

Auckland, 1999

Club CareerBayern Munich System

Current ClubWellington Phoenix

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Sarpreet Singh became the first player of Indian origin to start a men’s World Cup match. He plays for New Zealand.

This is one part of the full 2026 World Cup story. See the complete tournament picture in GK0063 — 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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