The Tunisia national football team is searching for solutions after an early exit from the 2026 World Cup. The former president of the Tunisian Football Federation, Hammouda Ben Ammar, pointed out that the team is suffering from a general decline in Tunisian football.

What happened?

The Tunisia national football team lost to Sweden and Japan with scores of 5-1 and 4-1, respectively, resulting in an early exit from the World Cup.

Why does this matter for the Tunisia national football team?

The early exit raises concerns among all followers, as the Tunisia national football team is considered one of the best in African and Arab football.

What comes next?

The Tunisia national football team will face the Netherlands in their third match on June 25, 2026. | Match | Date | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | Tunisia vs Sweden | 2026-06-21 | 1-5 | | Tunisia vs Japan | 2026-06-21 | 0-4 | | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 2026-06-25 | - |

Long-term vision and the need for technical independence

The former president of the Tunisian Football Federation pointed out that returning to the previous level requires time and a clear strategy, not instant solutions.