Elloumi Set for World Cup Debut with Tunisia

Whitecaps homegrown forward joins Tunisia's World Cup squad.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 81 min read

𝑶𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 📈 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐢 🇹🇳🌙 Tunisa Men's National Team Forward https://t.co/8QQEIDX1zz Via @WhitecapsFC on X

What happened: Vancouver Whitecaps homegrown forward Rayan Elloumi has been officially named to the Tunisia Men's National Team squad for the 2026 World Cup. The 18-year-old prospect earns his place in the final 26-man roster following a breakout season in MLS.

Why it matters: The selection highlights the success of the Whitecaps' youth system, as Elloumi becomes one of the youngest representatives in club history at a Men's World Cup. He joins fellow club representative Gherasimencov on the international stage this month.

By the numbers: Elloumi has recorded 2 goals and 2 assists in 24 appearances for the Whitecaps across all competitions. Tunisia is drawn into Group F and opens tournament play against Sweden on June 14.

What to watch: Tunisia begins their Group F campaign against Sweden on June 14, with subsequent matches scheduled against Japan and the Netherlands.

Sources

@WhitecapsFC 2026-06-08T17:32:36.263748+00:00

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