On the eve of the announcement of Portugal’s list for the 2026 World Cup, Eli Junior Kroupi sees his name circulating insistently among the Seleção. Author of a remarkable season with Bournemouth, the young 19-year-old striker could create a surprise in Roberto Martínez’s choices. At least that’s the idea put forward In Bola this Monday, a few hours before the official announcement scheduled for May 19 at the Cidade do Futebol.
French youth international, Kroupi remains eligible with France, Ivory Coast and Portugal thanks to his family origins. Revelation of the season in the Premier League, the former FC Lorient embodies a bet for the future which corresponds perfectly to the renewal project carried by Martínez. But the battle will rage until the end, while the Blues and the Elephants are still pushing hard behind the scenes. Portugal to grill the priority? Answer tomorrow.
