Tunisia — World Cup 2026 Predictions & Squad Analysis

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FIFA Ranking: #44 · Manager: Sabri Lamouchi
Style: Sabri Lamouchi typically favors a tactically disciplined approach, emphasizing defensive solidity and organized play. His teams often look to be compact, denying space to opponents, and then aim to capitalize on quick transitions and counter-attacks. While not overtly expansive, he can adapt formations to exploit weaknesses, often relying on the collective effort and experience of his squad.

Group F

#44

FIFA Ranking

15%

Advance

0%

Win Tournament

Group Stage

AI Predicted Finish

AI TOURNAMENT PREDICTION — TUNISIA

Group

R32

R16

QF

SF

Final

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Win Group

15%

Round of 32

5%

Round of 16

2%

Quarter-Final

0%

Semi-Final

0%

Final

0%

Win Tournament

0%

Tunisia enters the 2026 World Cup as a tactically disciplined side, aiming to defy expectations in a challenging Group F. Under new manager Sabri Lamouchi, the 'Eagles of Carthage' will rely on their defensive organization and experienced core. While advancing past formidable opponents like the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden will be a significant challenge, Tunisia will hope to leverage their counter-attacking capabilities and passionate spirit to spring a surprise.

Tunisia in Group F

Date	Opponent	AI Pick	Score Pred.	Conf.
Fri, June 26, 2026	Netherlands	Tunisia Loss	0-2	80%
Sat, June 20, 2026	Japan	Tunisia Loss	0-1	65%
Mon, June 15, 2026	Sweden	Tunisia Draw	1-1	60%

Full Group F predictions →

Tunisia Squad — Key Players

ATTACK

E. Achouri

Attacker

3 Goals, 1 Assist

Goals & Assists (Superliga 2025/26)

F. Chaouat

Attacker

7

Goals (2024/25)

S. Jaziri

Attacker

5

Goals (2024/25)

MIDFIELD

A. Abdi

Midfielder

1

Goals (Ligue 1 2025/26)

E. Skhiri

Midfielder

36

Played Matches (Bundesliga 2025/26)

H. Mejbri

Midfielder

1 Goal, 3 Assists

Goals & Assists (Premier League 2025/26)

F. Sassi

Midfielder

88%

Pass Accuracy (2024/25)

DEFENSE & GK

A. Dahmen

Goalkeeper

10

Clean Sheets (2024/25)

Y. Meriah

Defender

12

Clean Sheets (Ligue 1 2025/26)

D. Bronn

Defender

2.5

Interceptions per game (2024/25)

✅ STRENGTHS

Defensive organization and resilience, particularly under pressure.
Strong and experienced midfield core providing stability and ball winning ability.
Potential threat on the counter-attack with pace on the wings.
Passionate national team support, boosting morale in big tournaments.

⚠️ WEAKNESSES

Lack of a consistent, prolific goalscorer at the highest level.
Limited offensive creativity against top-tier defensive teams.
Inconsistency in performance when facing higher-ranked opponents.
Ageing key players in defense and midfield, potentially impacting stamina over a long tournament.

Tunisia — Betting Markets

Market	AI Prob.	Odds	Implied	Value?
Win World Cup	0%	1000	0%	—
To Qualify from Group F	15%	5.5	18%	✅ Value

Tunisia vs Likely Opponents

R16

Tunisia vs

Belgium

10%

90%

If Tunisia somehow progresses, a matchup against a strong Group E winner like Belgium would be a monumental challenge.

Tunisia — World Cup History

Year	Host	Result	Key Moment
1978	Argentina	Group Stage	Became the first African team to win a World Cup match, defeating Mexico 3-1.
1998	France	Group Stage	Returned to the World Cup after a 20-year absence, drawing with Romania.
2004	Tunisia	AFCON Winners	Won their first and only Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil.
2018	Russia	Group Stage	Secured their second-ever World Cup win, beating Panama 2-1.
2022	Qatar	Group Stage	Achieved a historic 1-0 victory over defending champions France, though it wasn't enough to advance.