Indian Heritage Shines at 2026 FIFA World Cup as Two Players Make Global Debuts
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- •Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, 19, becomes the first player of Indian origin to represent Qatar in the FIFA World Cup, with family roots in Kannur, Kerala.
- •Australia’s Nishan Velupillay, 25, is included in the 26-man squad, with family origins in Tamil Nadu.
- •Vikash Dhorasoo, whose ancestors were from Andhra Pradesh, previously represented France in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
- •Norway, returning to the World Cup after 28 years, beat Sweden 3-1 in a warm-up match, with Erling Haaland expected to lead their attack.
- •Norway’s qualification has sparked excitement, with fans and analysts predicting a strong performance in the tournament.
- •The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, featuring an expanded 48-team format.
New Delhi, June 2026: The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to witness a historic moment for the Indian diaspora as two players of Indian heritage make their debuts on football’s grandest platform. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took to social media platform X to celebrate what he called a “major milestone” for Indian football supporters, highlighting the inclusion of 19-year-old Qatar winger Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid and Australia’s 25-year-old winger Nishan Velupillay in their respective national squads.
