FIFA: Mehran Ghulami youngest star in 2024 World Cup
In an interview with Afghan player Mehran Ghulami, the FIFA website states that he is the youngest star among the 336 players in the 2024 World Cup.
In the interview, Mehran Ghulami expressed his pride in representing his country at the World Cup. He added that he looks forward to facing famous stars from the Argentina team, including Nico Sarmiento and Cristian Borruto.
Ghulami will play in the World Cup, 23 years younger than New Zealand’s Miroslav Malivuk.
In the interview, Ghulami said, “It was the best day of my life. Thanks to a great result, we played an excellent game and qualified for the World Cup. I feel immense pride that we were the ones who brought our country to the World Cup for the first time. I had always dreamed of seeing Afghanistan in the World Cup. This was the goal of the coaching staff and the Afghan national team players. We achieved this dream through intense training and separation from our families.”
According to the FIFA website, Afghanistan’s qualification for the World Cup is owed to the brilliance and goal-scoring of this 18-year-old player in the Asian Cup. Mehran Ghulami helped Afghanistan secure its first-ever World Cup spot by defeating Kyrgyzstan.
The number eight player of Afghanistan’s futsal team added, “Playing in the World Cup at such a young age was worth all the hard work for me and my family. I thank God for this. I don’t think there’s a better feeling than this.”
Mehran Ghulami’s remarkable journey to the 2024 World Cup has been an inspiring story of dedication and perseverance. His performance in the Asian Cup not only helped Afghanistan make history by qualifying for their first-ever World Cup but also showcased the incredible talent of this young player. Ghulami’s pride in representing his country on the global stage resonates deeply with his dream of seeing Afghanistan at the World Cup.
Afghanistan will face Angola in Uzbekistan tomorrow, a highly anticipated match that marks another exciting chapter in the nation’s World Cup journey. The entire country and fans worldwide will eagerly watch as Ghulami and his team continue to make history.
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