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What happened?
Tunisia disappointed in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with their campaign ending in the group stage after three consecutive losses to Sweden 1-5, Japan 0-4, and the Netherlands 1-3. Their last match was a 0-5 loss to Belgium on 2026-06-06.
Unbalanced squad
Former coach Sabri Lamouchi made several errors in selecting the squad for the World Cup. He preferred to call up some players who lacked experience at the highest level, such as goalkeeper Abdalmeheb Al-Shamakh, winger Khalil Al-Ayari, and striker Ryan Al-Loumi.
Administrative chaos
The Tunisian national team experienced significant administrative turmoil before the start of the World Cup, which negatively affected their preparations. Several sources revealed that there were administrative interventions in the work of the technical staff, with the aim of imposing certain names on the World Cup squad.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-06 | Belgium 5-0 Tunisia |
Lack of collective spirit
Unlike the previous World Cup, the collective spirit was absent from the players, which was clearly reflected in their performance on the field. Elias Skhiri failed to play the role of captain, as he did not bear his responsibilities inside and outside the field in the optimal way.
