Gurpreet Backs Argentina to Defend FIFA World Cup Title in 2026
India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu backs Argentina to retain the FIFA World Cup title in 2026, hails Emiliano Martinez's resilience, and hopes for an Asian team in the last eight.
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India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu backs Argentina to retain the FIFA World Cup title in 2026, hails Emiliano Martinez's resilience, and hopes for an Asian team in the last eight.
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