💫 Velupillay makes history as first Tamil at a FIFA World Cup
Nishan Velupillay has been selected in Australia's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making him the first footballer of Tamil heritage to compete at the tournament.
The 25-year-old winger, who plays for Melbourne Victory in the A-League, was named in head coach Tony Popovic's final 26-man squad on Monday. Australia are placed in Group D alongside Turkey, the United States, and Paraguay. Their opening match is against Turkey on 13 June at BC Place in Vancouver.
Velupillay's father, Sasinath Velupillay, is of Tamil heritage. His mother, Gillian Velupilly, is Anglo-Indian. Nishan was born and raised in Melbourne.
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