World Cup 2026: Kroupi Junior faces the dilemma of playing for the Ivorian, French, or Portuguese national team

Nineteen-year-old Franco-Ivorian striker Eli Junior Kroupi, playing for AFC Bournemouth, has had an impressive season with 8 goals scored. He is being closely monitored by several national teams, including France, Côte d'Ivoire, and Portugal, the latter of which has already begun efforts to persuade him. Although he has never publicly considered a choice other than France, competition and opportunities offered by other teams could influence his decision.