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.

The Congress leader noted that 19-year-old winger Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid had become the first player of Indian origin to be selected for Qatar's national team, pointing to his family roots in Kannur, Kerala...