Meet the Indian-origin footballer in NZ squad
Published 16 June 2026 ยท sports
Synopsis New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament
Synopsis New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament.
Singh aims to help New Zealand advance from a tough group. His journey includes playing in Germany and overcoming injury. Many in India will follow
his progress closely.
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Meet the Indian-origin footballer in NZ squad
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Published: June 16, 2026 โข 7:42 AM IST ยท Updated: June 16, 2026 โข 8:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Key points
- Synopsis New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament.
- Singh aims to help New Zealand advance from a tough group.
- His journey includes playing in Germany and overcoming injury.
- Many in India will follow his progress closely.
๐ Source: Economic Times
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