FIFA World Cup 2026: World Cup 2026: Indian Roots Keep India's Connection Alive
India's wait for a FIFA World Cup debut continues more than 75 years after qualifying for the 1950 tournament without participating. Yet at World Cup
India's wait for a FIFA World Cup debut continues more than 75 years after qualifying for the 1950 tournament without participating. Yet at World Cup 2026, footballers with Indian heritage are set to take centre stage. From New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh and Qatar's Tehssin Mohammad Jamsheed to Australia's Nishan Velupillay and DR Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy, Indian roots will be represented on football's biggest stage even as India remains absent from the tournament.
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