Head coach Sami Trabelsi plans to invite more international players in order to earn a spot at the World Cup in Tunisia
Sami Trabelsi, the head coach of Tunisia, is finalizing his squad list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea and Liberia. Ahead of the official announcement, there is a lot of excitement about the two pivotal games the Carthage Eagles will play in September.
Trabelsi will reveal the complete roster of players chosen for the doubleheader at a news conference on Friday, August 30, according to confirmation from the Tunisian Football Federation. As the coach continues to reevaluate his options, the team is anticipated to include a number of noteworthy changes.
Highlights will include the following: three first-time call-ups
Moutaz Neffati (Norrköping), Ismael Gharbi (SC Braga), and Achref Jabri (Espérance de Tunis)
Their additions highlight Trabelsi’s goal of combining the expertise of Tunisia’s established core with fresh, bright potential.
As the federation continues to broaden its network of dual-national scouts, Ziad Jaziri, sporting director, is aggressively seeking to incorporate more players of Tunisian heritage who are based in Europe. The action is a component of a longer-term plan to increase the Carthage Eagles’ competitiveness and depth before the World Cup.
All eyes will be on Trabelsi’s declaration as Tunisia attempts to solidify its group place and get closer to a 2026 World Cup berth with the qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea and Liberia approaching.
