Tunisia’s head coach Sabri Lamouchi has officially announced the final squad of the Carthage Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Lamouchi, who took charge following Tunisia’s disappointing AFCON campaign under Sami Trabelsi, has opted for a radical transformation. His list is characterized by a “youth revolution,” excluding several veteran icons such as Ali Maaloul, Ferjani Sassi, Anice Badri, and Hamza Mathlouthi.
Key Highlights of the Squad
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The New Face: The inclusion of Rani Khedira (Union Berlin), who recently switched his sporting nationality from German to Tunisian.
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European Presence: The squad features promising talents like Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley) and Ismaël Gharbi (Augsburg).
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Youth Over Experience: Lamouchi is betting on the next generation to navigate a tough group.
Tunisia’s 2026 World Cup Squad
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Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen, Sabri Ben Hassen, Abdelmohib Chamakh.
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Defenders: Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Omar Rekik, Adam Arrous, Raed Chikhaoui, Yan Valery, Mootez Neffati, Ali Abdi, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida.
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Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri, Mohamed Haj Mahmoud, Rani Khedira, Hannibal Mejbri, Anis Ben Slimane, Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Ismaël Gharbi.
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Forwards: Khalil Ayari, Firas Chaouat, Sebastian Tunakti, Elias Saad, Rayan El Loumi, Hazem Mestouri, Elias Achouri.
