Ellyes Skhiri Named Tunisia Captain for 2026 World Cup as Rani Khedira Called Up
Ellyes Skhiri has been appointed as the captain of the Tunisian national football team for the 2026 World Cup, following the exclusion of veteran Ferjani Sassi from the final 26-man squad. Skhiri, an Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder with 81 international caps, previously featured in the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. The squad announcement highlights the inclusion of newly naturalized midfielder Rani Khedira, along with Ismael Gharbi and Elias Saad. Notable absences include Louey Ben Farhat, who was omitted after his father's unusual request. Tunisia has been drawn into a challenging Group F alongside Japan, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The roster features a mix of domestic league players and Europeans based in clubs such as Union Berlin, FC Augsburg, and Hannover 96. This selection marks a significant transition for the team as they prepare for the global tournament, relying on Skhiri's experience to lead a squad that blends established internationals with emerging talents like Gharbi and Saad.
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