Tahsin Mohammed: Will This Kerala Boy Debut For Qatar In The FIFA World Cup 2026?

As Qatar takes on Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup today, all eyes are on one player with Kerala roots. Everyone's wondering if 19-year-old Tahsin Mohammed will get to play in the match.

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Will he make the starting eleven?

Malayalis everywhere are hoping to see the 19-year-old in Qatar's starting lineup. Even if he doesn't start, fans believe he might come on as a substitute.

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A record in the making

With his birthday just two days away, a debut today would be an amazing gift. If Tahsin plays, he will create a record as the first-ever Malayali to play in a World Cup.

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His journey started at Aspire

Tahsin, who currently plays as a left-winger, honed his skills at Qatar's famous Aspire Football Academy. This academy is known for producing top talent.

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No stranger to the national jersey

This isn't his first time representing Qatar. The young player has already played for the country's Under-16, Under-19, and Under-23 teams.

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Proud roots in Kannur, Kerala

The 19-year-old footballer is the son of Jamshid and Shaima. His family originally hails from Thalassery in Kerala's Kannur district.

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The match is tonight

The match kicks off at 12:30 AM tonight. This is Qatar's second World Cup appearance. They are in Group B, where they will also face Bosnia and Canada.