US, June 8 -- Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has welcomed the inclusion of two footballers of Indian heritage in national squads for the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing the development as a proud moment for the global Indian community and a reflection of the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in international sports.

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 T...