Tunisia World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the Tunisia World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Tunisia match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
Tunisia will play in Group F and opens group play against Sweden before facing Japan and the Netherlands.
🇹🇳 Tunisia Team Overview
Tunisia heads into World Cup 2026 with a disciplined squad and a proud history as one of Africa’s regular World Cup participants. The team will try to combine defensive organization with quick attacking transitions in a tough group.
- Confederation: CAF
- Group: Group F
- Head coach: Sabri Lamouchi
- Nickname: Eagles of Carthage
📅 Tunisia Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 12:00 AM | Monterrey | Estadio BBVA |
| June 20, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12:00 AM | Monterrey | Estadio BBVA |
| June 25, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7:00 PM | Kansas City | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 Tunisia Projected Squad
This projected Tunisia squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Aymen Dahmen
- Bechir Ben Said
- Moez Ben Cherifia
🛡️ Defenders
- Montassar Talbi
- Dylan Bronn
- Ali Maâloul
- Hamza Mathlouthi
- Yassine Meriah
- Nader Ghandri
⚙️ Midfielders
- Ellyes Skhiri
- Aïssa Laïdouni
- Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane
- Anis Ben Slimane
- Hannibal Mejbri
- Ferjani Sassi
🎯 Forwards
- Youssef Msakni
- Seifeddine Jaziri
- Elias Achouri
- Haythem Jouini
- Naim Sliti
- Hazem Mastouri
🧑🏫 Tunisia Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Sabri Lamouchi
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Tunisia confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key Tunisia Players To Watch
- Ellyes Skhiri – a key midfield leader who helps control central areas.
- Aïssa Laïdouni – a hard-working midfielder who brings intensity and balance.
- Hannibal Mejbri – one of Tunisia’s most creative younger players.
- Youssef Msakni – an experienced attacking leader with big-match pedigree.
- Montassar Talbi – an important defender in Tunisia’s back line.
- Elias Achouri – a lively attacking option who can create danger out wide.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-3-3
- GK: Aymen Dahmen
- DEF: Hamza Mathlouthi, Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Ali Maâloul
- MID: Ellyes Skhiri, Aïssa Laïdouni, Hannibal Mejbri
- FWD: Elias Achouri, Youssef Msakni, Seifeddine Jaziri
🏆 Tunisia World Cup History
Tunisia has been a regular World Cup team for Africa and is known for being difficult to play against in group competition. The team returns in 2026 aiming to advance beyond the group stage.
📊 Tunisia Group Information
Tunisia is in Group F alongside:
- Tunisia
- Sweden
- Japan
- Netherlands
🔗 More Tunisia World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Tunisia federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.