Sarpreet Singh, an attacking midfielder of Indian descent, is set to make history by playing for New Zealand in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Born in Auckland to Punjabi parents, he is the first Punjabi player to reach the World Cup finals. Previously, he gained fame as the first player of Indian origin to play in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich. His inclusion in the 26-member squad has inspired a 16% rise in football participation among Indian-origin youth in New Zealand. New Zealand will face Belgium, Iran, and Egypt in their group stage matches. https://bengali.news18.com/news/sports/indian-origin-footballer-sarpreet-singh-play-fifa-world-cup-2026-for-new-zealand-sup-2710452.html #creator program