Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, a Qatari footballer of Indian origin, is set to become the first Indian passport holder to participate in the FIFA World Cup.

Who is Tahsin Jamshid?

Tahsin Jamshid is a Qatari footballer of Indian origin, born in Doha on June 16, 2006. His father, Jamshid, is a former footballer from the University of Calicut, and now works as an accountant in Qatar. His mother, Shyma, is from Visakhapatnam.

His Football Journey

Tahsin's football journey began at a young age, where he joined the prestigious Aspire Football Academy, one of the best football development centers in the world.

His Selection to the Qatari Team

Tahsin was selected to the Qatari team for the FIFA World Cup 2026, where he will play against Switzerland on June 14 at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco. | Date | Match | Stadium | | --- | --- | --- | | June 14 | Qatar vs Switzerland | Levi's Stadium |

How Can Tahsin Play for Qatar?

Despite holding an Indian passport, Tahsin is eligible to play for Qatar because he possesses a Qatari Mission Passport, a special document issued to foreign-born athletes competing for the country in international sports.

Tahsin's Comments

Tahsin said about his selection to the Qatari team: «Qatar is my own country, I'm a Qatari citizen, I've already played for Qatar's U-17 and U-19 teams, so this selection didn't come as a surprise».

Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign

Qatar will play against Switzerland on June 14 at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco, California.

A Historic Achievement

Tahsin's achievement is a historic one for Indian footballers, as he becomes the first Indian passport holder to participate in the FIFA World Cup.