Playing ball | 4 Indian-origin footballers at FIFA World Cup 2026

June 12, 2026

No, India is not among the 48 teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, there will be four players of Indian origin competing in the world’s most watched sporting event

ISSUE DATE: Jun 22, 2026 |UPDATED: Jun 12, 2026 18:19 IST

Samuel Moutoussammy (DR Congo)

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