Tunisia's World Cup build-up has been clouded by a key injury, with midfielder Hazem Mastouri sidelined after a training accident on 25 May, putting his participation in the June tournament in doubt. The injury comes as the Atlas Lions have struggled in recent friendlies, failing to secure a win and leaving the squad searching for momentum ahead of the finals. His recovery will be pivotal for Tunisia's plans. Tunisia will aim to confirm a full-strength squad and restore confidence before the World Cup kicks off.
Tunisia line up against Sweden on Monday in the Group F opener, a clash of contrasting styles. Tunisia have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five, including a 1-0 away win over Haiti. Lamouchi has done a great job of making Tunisia hard to break down since taking over in January 2026, with the Eagles of Carthage sitting deep, compact, creating a box that is difficult to break through before turning the ball over and countering at pace. Aïssa Laïdouni anchors the midfield, providing cover for the defense and helping to start attacks, while Youssef Msakni is the most creative outlet and Wahbi Khazri adds experience and the ability to decide tight games.
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