Tunisia starting lineup vs Japan confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
The Eagles of Carthage will be desperate for a win.
After a disastrous tournament debut, Tunisia are in dire need of a response as they come to Estadio BBVA tonight.
Only Curaçao (7–1 versus Germany) lost worse than the 5–1 result. Tunisia suffered the second-heaviest defeat in the first round of games against Sweden. Manager Sabri Lamouchi lost his job following a humiliation in their first World Cup game.
Hervé Renard was quickly hired with the expectation that he would provide new direction and vitality. Renard, who was just hired, must quickly rebuild confidence in a team that has fallen apart. Tunisia have to score as many points as possible against Japan to maintain their chances of qualifying for the knockout round.
During qualifying, Tunisia were a stronghold, but Sweden left them in chaos, which is difficult to fix quickly. Victory is unlikely as long as Japan show up and play their game.
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Tunisia starting lineup vs Japan
Tunisia lineup vs. Japan (3-4-2-1): Dahmen (GK); Rekik, Talbi, Bronn; Valery, Skhiri, Mejbri, Abdi; Saad, Tounekti; Slimane
Substitutes: Chamakh, Ben Hessen, Arous, Chikaoui, Neffati, Mahmoud, Ayari, Achouri, Gharbi, Ben Ouanes, Mastouri, Elloumi, Chaouat, Khedira. Achouri, Gharbi
As he gets ready for this historic match, Renard has a totally healthy team. It was anticipated that his first significant choice would be tactical: replacing the three-man defensive system that was so poorly exposed against Sweden with a typical back four.
Abdelmouhib Chamakh, Tunisia’s custodian, was among the victims of the Sweden encounter after making two mistakes that led to goals. Aymen Dahmen, who lost favour following a subpar Africa Cup of Nations two managers ago, is now the natural choice.
Ismaël Gharbi, a former Paris Saint-Germain player, is not added to the starting lineup on the left flank. He stays on the bench. The system they seem to follow will be 3-4-2-1.
Which player will miss the game against Japan?
All players are fit to face Japan.
What time will the game start?
Today, 9:30 am IST.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.