2026 World Cup qualifiers: Tunisia set to face Liberia with expected line-up 

Tunisia are preparing to host Liberia in Rades on Thursday evening as they continue their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with the Carthage Eagles’ likely starting XI now emerging.

The Group H encounter, part of the seventh round of African qualifiers, will be staged at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 local time.

Tunisia, seeking to strengthen their position in the group standings, are expected to field a side blending European-based regulars with established domestic talents.

Goalkeeper Aymen Dahmene is set to start between the posts, providing stability at the back.

In defence, Yan Valery and Mortadha Ben Ouannes are tipped to occupy the full-back positions, while Montassar Talbi and Dylan Bronn are likely to form the central partnership tasked with containing Liberia’s attack.

Midfield is expected to be anchored by Ferjani Sassi, who brings valuable experience, alongside Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane. Manchester United’s Hannibal Mejbri is also in line to feature, offering energy and creativity in the middle of the pitch.

Further forward, Elias Achouri and Elias Saad are predicted to operate in support of striker Firas Chawat, who is expected to lead the line.

The combination provides Tunisia with both width and attacking depth, as they aim to break down a Liberian side determined to cause an upset.

The Carthage Eagles will approach the contest with confidence, having enjoyed strong form in recent rounds of qualification.

However, with places at the 2026 finals at stake, every fixture carries weight, and Liberia will arrive intent on testing Tunisia’s resolve in front of their home crowd.

This latest qualifier comes at a crucial stage in the group, where consistency is vital for teams targeting top spot and automatic passage to the World Cup.

For Tunisia, victory in Rades would not only solidify their standing but also build momentum ahead of the final stretch of the campaign.

With the probable line-up now outlined, anticipation is growing among supporters eager to see their national team take another step toward North America 2026.

The clash promises an intense battle under the floodlights at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium.