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New Zealand's Sarpreet becomes first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match | Udayavani - Latest English News, Udayavani Newspaper

SportsJun 16, 2026, 2:33 PM ISTJun 16, 2026, 2:33 PM IST

New Zealand's Sarpreet becomes first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match

Before this edition of the FIFA World Cup, Vikash Dhorasoo of France was the only player of Indian descent to have played a World Cup game

New Zealand's Sarpreet becomes first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match

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SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:51 AM ISTJun 16, 2026, 10:51 AM IST

Smriti Mandhana only Indian among TIME magazine's 100 most influential sportspersons

Mandhana, 29, the vice captain of Indian women's national team, is part of the elite club.

Smriti Mandhana only Indian among TIME magazine's 100 most influential sportspersons

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SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:41 AM ISTJun 16, 2026, 10:41 AM IST

FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde goalkeeper 'Vozinha' creates new history

Player gains over 1 million followers in just 90 minutes

FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde goalkeeper 'Vozinha' creates new history

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