Soccergram India

DID YOU KNOW? 🇺🇾🇮🇳

Maxi Araújo made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by becoming the first player of Indian origin to score at a World Cup, finding the net for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia. 🌍⚽

His grandparents trace their roots to Goa, India, making his goal a proud moment for football fans with Indian heritage around the world.

From Goa to the World Cup scoresheet — history written. 🇮🇳✨

🇨🇩 DR Congo kept Cristiano Ronaldo quiet.
⏱️ 90 Minutes
🎯 2 Shots
❌ 0 Shots on Target

The Leopards stood tall. 🇨🇩🛡️

🇨🇩 A Historic Return, A Unique Heritage.

After 52 years away from football’s biggest stage, DR Congo are back at the FIFA World Cup. 🌍⚽

Among their stars is Samuel Moutoussamy, whose journey reflects the global nature of the game — born to a Congolese mother and a father of Tamil heritage.

From Zaire’s 1974 appearance to DR Congo’s 2026 return, history comes full circle. 🇨🇩✨

The wait is over! Erling Haaland made an immediate impact, scoring twice in the first half of his World Cup debut! 🇳🇴⚽ Different tournament, same dominant force! 🤖

A HISTORIC TRIPLE for the greatest of all time. 🐐 Three moments of pure magic define an unforgettable night. ⚽⚽⚽

🇨🇻👏 CAPE VERDE HOLD SPAIN!

World No. 67 Cape Verde pull off one of the biggest shocks of the World Cup so far, holding World No. 2 Spain to a goalless draw! 🇪🇸🤯

A historic point, a heroic defensive display, and a night Cape Verdean football will never forget. 🌍🔥

The Socceroos kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a stunning victory over Türkiye! 💪🇦🇺🔥

⭐ Nestory Irankunda becomes Australia's youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer at just 20 years old, celebrating with Tim Cahill’s iconic boxing move 🥊

⚽ Connor Metcalfe seals the win as Australia dreams big on football’s biggest stage.

🇮🇳➡️🇶🇦 HISTORY IN THE MAKING

From Kerala to football’s biggest stage. 🌍⚽

At just 19 years old, this rising star takes the field for Qatar at the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the first player of Indian heritage to appear on football’s grandest stage in two decades.

A proud moment for Kerala. A proud moment for Indian football fans everywhere. ❤️

🚨 BIG DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIAN SPORTS 🇮🇳

India could be set for a major sporting change as the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has reportedly proposed a "Sports Passport" framework that would allow eligible PIO and OCI athletes to represent India in international competitions.

The initiative aims to strengthen India's talent pool in sports such as football, basketball, and tennis by giving athletes of Indian origin abroad a pathway to compete for the country. The proposal is currently under government review and could take several months before a decision is made.

Supporters believe the move could boost India's competitiveness on the global stage, while critics argue that domestic infrastructure and grassroots development should remain the priority.
If approved, the Sports Passport could become one of the most significant reforms in Indian sports eligibility, potentially opening a new era for Team India.

Could this be the game-changing move that takes Indian sport to the next level? 🤔🔥

3 red cards in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Only 4 were shown in the entire 2022 tournament.

Football chose violence on Day 1. 😳🔥