Tunisia World Cup 2026 Squad — All 26 Players Named by Sabri Lamouchi

Hannibal Mejbri — Tunisia's biggest story

The 22-year-old Sevilla midfielder came through Manchester United's academy, left for Sevilla and has become one of the most impressive young midfielders in European football this season. At United he was always spoken about as a special talent. The kind of player who presses relentlessly, wins the ball back and then immediately looks to make something happen. At a World Cup he finally has the platform to show the world what those who watched him at Carrington always knew. If Tunisia perform at this tournament, Hannibal will be the reason.

Ferjani Sassi left out after 100-plus caps

The experienced midfielder was excluded by Lamouchi who has clearly decided to go younger and fresher. A brutal decision for a player of his service but it signals a clear direction. Sassi gave everything for Tunisia over more than a decade and deserved a better send-off. But Lamouchi has made his choice and the younger players in the squad now have an opportunity to honour that legacy by performing when it matters most.

Sabri Lamouchi — only took over in January

Former Nottingham Forest manager stepping in just months before the tournament. He has had limited time with the squad but knows European football well. Lamouchi's experience managing in England and France gives him an understanding of how the players in his squad think and what they need. Whether that translates into a coherent tournament style with so little preparation time is the biggest question mark hanging over Tunisia's campaign.

Khalil Ayari at 19 from PSG

The young winger has not broken into the PSG first team yet but his technical ability is undeniable. A World Cup could be exactly the platform he needs. At 19, Ayari is the youngest player in the squad and his inclusion shows that Lamouchi is not just thinking about the next four weeks but about what Tunisian football looks like in 2030 and beyond. He will not start every game but he has the quality to change games from the bench.

Group F — Netherlands, Japan and Sweden

That is a very difficult group. The Netherlands should top it and Sweden with Gyokeres and Isak will be dangerous. Tunisia's realistic aim is to compete in every game and pick up a result against whichever team struggles most in the group. They have done it before at World Cups — in 2022 they beat France in the final group game when France had already qualified. The mentality to cause an upset when the pressure is off is something this squad definitely has.

Ismael Gharbi at 20 — another PSG talent

Like Ayari, Gharbi is a young PSG player who has not yet established himself in the first team but has attracted attention from Lamouchi for the national side. Two PSG academy products in the same squad suggests Tunisia are successfully identifying and nurturing talent from the French football system. Gharbi's technical quality in central midfield adds an intelligent dimension alongside Hannibal. Tunisia have some genuinely exciting young players who could announce themselves in North America.

Who is in Tunisia's World Cup 2026 squad?

Sabri Lamouchi named a 26-man Tunisia squad for World Cup 2026. Hannibal Mejbri leads the midfield. Aymen Dahmen is in goal. The squad includes a blend of experienced players like Ellyes Shkiri and exciting young talent like Khalil Ayari and Ismael Gharbi.

Is Hannibal Mejbri in Tunisia's World Cup 2026 squad?

Yes. Hannibal Mejbri is Tunisia's best player and their biggest story. The 22-year-old Sevilla midfielder came through Manchester United's academy and is the player Tunisia will look to in the big moments.

What group are Tunisia in at World Cup 2026?

Tunisia are in Group F alongside Netherlands, Japan and Sweden. It is a tough group but Tunisia have shown before that they can cause upsets against more fancied opposition.

Who is Tunisia's manager at World Cup 2026?

Sabri Lamouchi is Tunisia's manager. The former Nottingham Forest manager took over in January 2026 and has European management experience that should help him prepare his players for the highest level.

Who is Tunisia's best player at World Cup 2026?

Hannibal Mejbri is Tunisia's best player. The 22-year-old Sevilla midfielder has been one of the most impressive young players in European football this season and carries Tunisia's hopes of making an impact at the tournament.