Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted a historic moment for the Indian diaspora, noting that two players of Indian heritage are set to feature on football's biggest stage.

Mumbai, June 2: As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Indian football fans have a special reason to celebrate. Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted a historic moment for the Indian diaspora, noting that two players of Indian heritage are set to feature on football's biggest stage.

In a post on social media, Tharoor said it was a proud occasion to see players with Indian roots represent their respective countries at the FIFA World Cup 2026. He pointed to 19-year-old winger Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, who has become the first player of Indian origin to be selected for the Qatar national football team.

Who Is Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid?

Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid is a 19-year-old footballer of Indian origin who has been selected in Qatar's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Born and raised in Doha, he has family roots in Kannur, Kerala. The winger came through Qatar's Aspire Academy and plays for Al Duhail. He made his senior debut for Qatar in a World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan and is regarded as one of the country's promising young talents. If he plays at the World Cup, Tahsin will become the first player of Indian origin to feature in a FIFA World Cup match.