Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called the inclusion of Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid in Qatar's squad and Nishan Velupillay in Australia's squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 a historic moment for Indian football fans. He said the achievements of players with Indian roots reflect the growing global impact of the Indian diaspora in football.

New Delhi, June 2: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hailed the inclusion of two players of Indian heritage in FIFA World Cup 2026 squads, calling it a "historic moment" for Indian football fans.

In a post on X, Tharoor highlighted the selection of Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid in Qatar's national team and Nishan Velupillay in Australia's 26-member World Cup squad.

"A historic moment for Indian football fans. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, we will have two players of Indian heritage gracing the global stage," Tharoor wrote.

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