Teen Soccer Star Chooses Tunisia

Eighteen-year-old Rayan Elloumi, born in Canada, has chosen Tunisia over Canada for the World Cup, sacrificing his Canadian eligibility for a shot at international glory. Debuting in MLS with Vancouver in 2025, he felt Tunisia offered a clearer path to World Cup action amid stiff competition for Canada’s forward spots. His decision, made after talks with both nations’ coaches, reflects his dedication and love for the game — praised by his former coach and his proud mother, who recalls his early passion for soccer over hockey. Tunisia kicks off their World Cup campaign June 14th against Sweden in a tough group, and for Elloumi, this is the dream he’s worked toward since childhood. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d49d7116f1bbdb5e