The latest nation to name their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup is Tunisia as they look to navigate their way through Group F.
The Tunisian head coach is Sabri Lamouchi and he has named what he believes is the right squad that can help them qualify from Group F.
There aren’t many names in the squad that will catch the eye to English football fans but Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley and Anis Ben Slimane of Norwich represent the English leagues within the Tunisia squad.
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Tunisia World Cup 2026 squad
| Squad number | Player | Position | Domestic club | International caps | International goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Aymen Dahmen | GK | CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) | 37 | 0 |
| 22 | Sabri Ben Hessen | GK | Étoile du Sahel (Tunisia) | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Mouhib Chamakh | GK | Club Africain (Tunisia) | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Montassar Talbi | DF | Lorient (France) | 62 | 4 |
| 6 | Dylan Bronn | DF | Servette (Switzerland) | 52 | 2 |
| 2 | Ali Abdi | DF | Nice (France) | 45 | 7 |
| 20 | Yan Valery | DF | Young Boys (Switzerland) | 21 | 0 |
| 21 | Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida | DF | Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) | 12 | 0 |
| 23 | Moutaz Neffati | DF | IFK Norrköping (Sweden) | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | Omar Rekik | DF | Maribor (Slovenia) | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | Adem Arous | DF | Kasımpaşa (Turkey) | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | Raed Chikhaoui | DF | US Monastir (Tunisia) | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Ellyes Skhiri | MF | Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) | 81 | 4 |
| 10 | Hannibal Mejbri | MF | Burnley (England) | 44 | 1 |
| 25 | Anis Ben Slimane | MF | Norwich City (England) | 39 | 4 |
| 15 | Hadj Mahmoud | MF | Lugano (Switzerland) | 7 | 0 |
| 13 | Rani Khedira | MF | Union Berlin (Germany) | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Elias Achouri | FW | Copenhagen (Switzerland) | 29 | 4 |
| 19 | Firas Chaouat | FW | Club Africain (Tunisia) | 28 | 6 |
| 9 | Hazem Mastouri | FW | Dynamo Makhachkala (Russia) | 18 | 4 |
| 12 | Mortadha Ben Ouanes | FW | Kasımpaşa (Turkey) | 17 | 0 |
| 11 | Ismael Gharbi | FW | Augsburg (Germany) | 15 | 2 |
| 8 | Elias Saad | FW | Hannover 96 (Germany) | 14 | 4 |
| 26 | Sebastian Tounekti | FW | Celtic (Scotland) | 10 | 1 |
| 14 | Khalil Ayari | FW | PSG (France) | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rayan Elloumi | FW | Vancouver Whitecaps (United States) | 2 | 0 |
The Tunisia squad doesn’t have many names that stand out and the real worry is the lack of goals within the squad. The top scorer in the Tunisian squad is Ali Abdi, who plays as a left-back with seven goals in 45 games, which will be a real cause for concern for the Eagles of Carthage.
The Tunisian midfield looks talented, though, with Hannibal Mejbri and Ellyes Skhiri playing within Europe’s top five leagues this season. The odds are certainly against Tunisia, especially in a group with Netherlands, Sweden and Japan.
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Three players to look out for this summer
Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley)
Hannibal Mejbri will be pivotal for Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, bringing vital Premier League experience from his 2025-26 season with Burnley. Despite Burnley’s struggles, the 23-year-old midfielder has demonstrated his creative value, registering a goal and four assists across 25 appearances (1,095 minutes). His 91% pass accuracy and robust defensive metrics – including seven ball recoveries and two tackles won in recent fixtures – highlight his ability to dictate play and disrupt opposition attacks. This data-driven impact makes him Tunisia’s essential midfield engine.
Elias Achouri (Copenhagen)
Elias Achouri will be crucial for Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, offering elite European pedigree from his time with FC Copenhagen. The 27-year-old winger has proven his attacking output in the 2025-26 season, contributing three goals and three assists across 20 Danish Superliga appearances (1,315 minutes), plus a goal and an assist in seven Champions League matches. Internationally, his 28 caps and four goals demonstrate his reliability. This consistent, data-backed offensive production makes Achouri Tunisia’s primary wide threat.
Elias Saad (Hannover 96)
Elias Saad will be a vital asset for Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, bringing dynamic attacking versatility from German football. The 26-year-old left-winger has demonstrated his creative value during the 2025-26 season, registering three assists across 12 appearances (eight starts) in the 2. Bundesliga while on loan at Hannover 96. Internationally, his impressive return of three goals in just six caps highlights his clinical edge. This data-backed efficiency makes Saad a potent offensive weapon.
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