Sweden’s pride in Somalia: Taha Ali has made it onto the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
A historic moment for world football: Malmö’s forward Taha Ali has officially been included in the Swedish national team’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. He will become the first player of Somali origin to qualify for the world’s most important tournament as part of a Scandinavian team.
The forward had a remarkable season with the club, demonstrating excellent technique, high speed, and consistent scoring ability. His progress wasn’t unnoticed by the national team’s coaching staff, who decided to include him in the team’s final matches during the qualifying process. Being selected for the team is a recognition of his professionalism and his contributions to the team’s success.