Australia striker Titi Yengi has announced his conversion to Islam ahead of his country's Round of 32 match against Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for tomorrow at 10:00 p.m. UAE time.
The news attracted widespread attention and engagement on social media, with the player revealing on his Instagram account that the story began with a visit to a mosque in the Australian city of Adelaide, where he sought to experience the atmosphere of the mosque and observe Muslims performing their religious practices, such as prayer. He described the visit as a turning point in his spiritual journey.
Yengi also disclosed that he met preacher Ismail Mink during a visit to a mosque in Australia for Friday prayers, noting that he recited the two testimonies of faith following a conversation between them.
The Australian striker affirmed that his decision came after a period of research and study that led him to a personal conviction to embrace Islam, stressing that the decision was entirely his own.