Sami Trabelsi to unveil Tunisia squad for World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Equatorial Guinea

Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi will name his squad on Saturday for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Liberia and Equatorial Guinea.

The Carthage Eagles are scheduled to host Liberia at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades on Wednesday, 4 September, with kick-off set for 20:00 local time.

Four days later, they will travel to Malabo to face Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, 8 September, at 14:00.

The Tunisian Football Federation confirmed that Trabelsi will reveal the list of selected players on Saturday, 30 August, during a press conference at the federation’s headquarters.

Proceedings are expected to begin at 11:00.

These matches will be crucial for Tunisia’s hopes of progressing in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

With Africa’s road to the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico demanding consistency, Trabelsi is under pressure to select a balanced and competitive squad capable of securing maximum points from both fixtures.

The upcoming announcement is also likely to attract significant attention, given the competition for places in the national team.

Tunisia have seen an emerging generation of players pushing for inclusion, while established figures remain vital to the squad’s stability.

Trabelsi’s selections will provide a clearer picture of how he plans to blend youth and experience as Tunisia target qualification.

In addition to unveiling the senior squad, Trabelsi will also confirm the under-23 players who have been called up for a double friendly against Egypt.

The matches will serve as preparation for Tunisia’s youth side as they continue their development on the international stage.

The national team’s fixtures mark an important moment in Tunisia’s calendar, with supporters eager to see how the side will perform under Trabelsi’s leadership.

The coach, who took charge earlier this year, faces the dual challenge of ensuring immediate results while building a squad capable of competing at the highest level.

Both matches carry weight, not only for Tunisia’s qualification hopes but also for shaping momentum in a competitive group.

Liberia and Equatorial Guinea may not be among Africa’s traditional heavyweights, but they have shown the capacity to trouble higher-ranked opponents. Any slip in concentration could prove costly.

With anticipation building, attention now turns to Saturday’s press briefing, where Trabelsi’s choices will set the tone for Tunisia’s approach to a critical stage in their World Cup journey.