Tunisia prepares for World Cup 2026 after strong qualifying run

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Tunisia prepares for World Cup 2026 after strong qualifying run

Summary

Tunisia has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a successful campaign in African qualifying, where they did not concede a goal. Under the management of Sabri Lamouchi, the team aims to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in their history. The tournament is set to begin on June 11. As part of the lead-up to the event, previews from various countries are being released.

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Key Details

•Tunisia qualified for the World Cup without conceding a goal.
•Sabri Lamouchi is the head coach leading the team.
•The tournament starts on June 11.
•Tunisia seeks to progress past the group stage for the first time.

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3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tunisia World Cup 2026 team guide

What they're saying

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Having stormed through African qualifying without conceding a goal, can Sabri Lamouchi lead the Eagles of Carthage out of the group stage for the first time? This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Ahmed Adala

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