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Zidane Iqbal: First Pakistani Heritage Player at World Cup

Updated 2026-06-17 11:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal has become the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature in a FIFA World Cup, marking an historic moment for Pakistan's football.

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Al Jazeera

Zidane Iqbal: The footballer who gave Pakistan its first World Cup moment

Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.

2026-06-17 10:57 UTC