Major overhaul in Tunisia squad before World Cup as veteran stars face exclusion

Tunisia national team prepares for the 2026 World Cup with massive squad changes as the coach plans to drop most veteran players and bring in new faces.

  Fri , March 06 2026 / 02:13 PM Updated At: 2026-03-06 14:13:05

The Tunisia national team has become the focus of attention after reports revealed that the coaching staff is planning major changes to the squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 🌍⚽

The World Cup draw placed Tunisia in Group F alongside the Netherlands and Japan, as well as the winner of the European playoff featuring Ukraine, Poland, Sweden, and Albania, making the group highly competitive. 🔥

As part of early preparations for the tournament, head coach Sabri Lamouchi is reportedly planning a major overhaul within the Eagles of Carthage squad by rebuilding the team and giving opportunities to several new players and professionals across different leagues. 🦅

According to reports, the coach intends to call up several new names as well as players who had previously been invited to the national team but did not receive real chances to prove themselves. ✨

The reports also indicated that nearly eighty percent of the veteran core could be excluded from the squad due to age factors or their inability to deliver the expected impact in recent years. 📉

Among the most prominent names expected to leave the national team list are Nader Ghandri, Yassine Meriah, Naïm Sliti, Seifeddine Jaziri, Ali Maaloul, and Hazem Mastouri as Tunisia looks to begin a new phase. ⚽

The upcoming period could see the rise of new talents who may lead Tunisia into the next era, especially with a focus on younger players performing strongly with their clubs. 🚀

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