Tunisia is set to face Argentina on Tuesday, October 29, in a crucial match for a spot in the quarter-finals of the U17 World Cup. Despite a setback against Japan in their last group match (2-1), the Tunisian Juniors are determined to advance in the competition.
Abdelhay Ben Soltane, the Tunisian coach, emphasized the need for his team to “stay focused from start to finish” in order to overcome one of the tournament favorites, Argentina. He acknowledged the challenge of facing a team that relies on “excellent individualities” and highlighted the importance of strict marking against each Argentinian player.
The Tunisian coach acknowledged Argentina’s style of play, stating, “the Argentinians focus their football on their excellent individualities.” The last team to face the Albicelestes was Canada, who suffered a 3-0 defeat.
As the round of 16 kicks off, Tunisia is gearing up for a tough encounter, emphasizing the importance of concentration and strategic play to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
