Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers, making significant changes by recalling 11 players, including forward Firas Chaouat, who last played for the national team in 2021.
Key Inclusions and Returns
Among the notable returnees are Norwich City’s Anis Slimane, Al-Shamal SC’s Naïm Sliti, and Elias Saad of FC St. Pauli. Copenhagen’s Elias Achouri also makes his way back into the squad, alongside Nader Ghandri (Akhmat Grozny), Ferjani Sassi (Al-Gharafa), and Seifeddine Jaziri (Zamalek). These selections highlight Trabelsi’s intent to bolster the squad with experienced players for the crucial qualification matches.
Chaouat, currently with ES Sahel, has been recalled after a lengthy absence, while midfielders Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane and Hannibal Mejbri retain their places, providing stability in the center of the park.
Upcoming Fixtures
Tunisia will face Liberia on March 19 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Stadium in Monrovia before returning home to host Malawi on March 24 at the Hammadi Agrebi Olympic Stadium in Radès. The Carthage Eagles are aiming to strengthen their position in the group as they push for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers:
Aymen Dahmene, Abdessalem Hlaoui, Sami Helal
Defenders:
Mahmoud Ghorbal, Houssem Ben Romdhane, Dylan Bronn, Montassar Talbi, Nader Ghandri, Hamza Ben Abda, Ali Abdi, Mortadha Ben Ouannes
Midfielders:
Ellyes Skhiri, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Aissa Laidouni, Ferjani Sassi, Anis Slimane, Hannibal Mejbri
Forwards:
Elias Saad, Sayfallah Ltaief, Hamza Khadhraoui, Elias Achouri, Naïm Sliti, Amor Layouni, Seifeddine Jaziri, Hamza Mastouri, Firas Chaouat
Tunisia will look to capitalize on these matches to solidify their position in the World Cup qualification standings, with Trabelsi hoping his reshaped squad can deliver the necessary results.
