History was made at the FIFA World Cup as Nishan Velupillay took the field for Australia against Türkiye. Born to parents of Sri Lankan Tamil heritage, Velupillay became the first player of Indian origin to appear at the tournament in 20 years. The last Indian-origin footballer to feature at a FIFA World Cup was Vikash Dhorasoo, who represented France at the 2006 edition in Germany. Velupillay's appearance marks a significant moment for the global Indian diaspora and highlights the growing influence of players with South Asian roots on football's biggest stage. Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Türkiye, making the occasion even more memorable for the 24-year-old forward. . . Follow onevisionmedia.in for new updates and knowledge. . #fifawc2026 #football #footballindia #onevisionmedia