Tunisia World Cup 2026 Odds, Squad & Fixtures

Tunisia World Cup 2026 betting odds

Tunisia’s World Cup is over at the group stage. A 1-5 thrashing by Sweden — which cost Sabri Lamouchi his job — was followed by a 0-4 defeat to Japan in Hervé Renard’s first game in charge, leaving Tunisia bottom of Group F on zero points and unable to reach the Round of 32. The pre-tournament World Cup winner odds always had them as rank outsiders, and a dead rubber against the Netherlands is all that remains.

Where it went wrong for Tunisia

Tunisia were undone by a defence that fell apart at both ends of the group stage, shipping nine goals in two games. The 5-1 opening loss to Sweden cost Lamouchi his job, and despite Renard’s emergency appointment there was no immediate turnaround — Japan ran out 4-0 winners, sealing an early exit for a side that managed just one goal, Omar Rekik’s header against Sweden.

Tunisia top scorer odds

With qualification gone, playmaker Hannibal Mejbri and captain Ellyes Skhiri remain Tunisia’s most likely sources of a goal in the Golden Boot market, though an early exit leaves little to play for.

Tunisia vs Netherlands odds

Tunisia close their tournament against group leaders the Netherlands in Kansas City. With nothing left to play for, Renard is likely to use the game to look at his options, while the Dutch will be heavily fancied to win and seal top spot.

Odds correct as of 20 June 2026 and subject to change — always confirm the live price before betting. For the full outright market, group winners and golden-boot specials, see our World Cup 2026 betting hub.

World Cup 2026 group and fixtures

Tunisia’s World Cup 2026 has ended in the group stage. A 1-5 opening defeat to Sweden cost manager Sabri Lamouchi his job, and a 0-4 loss to Japan in new boss Hervé Renard’s first game left Tunisia bottom of Group F and eliminated. They close against group leaders the Netherlands with only pride to play for.

Group F standings

Standings as of 20 June 2026 — after Matchday 2 (Netherlands 5-1 Sweden, Tunisia 0-4 Japan). The Netherlands and Japan lead on four points; Tunisia are eliminated. Top two plus the eight best third-placed sides advance.

Tunisia World Cup 2026 squad

Renard inherited a squad built around captain Ellyes Skhiri in midfield, playmaker Hannibal Mejbri, and a defence featuring Montassar Talbi and Dylan Bronn — but could not arrest a chastening start.

Team news: Sabri Lamouchi was sacked after the 5-1 defeat to Sweden, with Hervé Renard appointed on 16 June; he could not prevent a second heavy loss to Japan. Tunisia managed just one goal across the two games. The numbers below are the confirmed FIFA squad list.

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Midfielders

Forwards

How Tunisia played

Renard set Tunisia up to be compact in a 4-2-3-1, with Skhiri and Khedira shielding the back four and Mejbri pulling the strings behind a lone striker. But the structure collapsed against Sweden’s five-goal barrage and never recovered: Japan added four more in a one-sided defeat. A defence that conceded nine in two games was the undoing of a side that prides itself on solidity.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Predicted starting XI — 4-2-3-1. With elimination confirmed, Renard is likely to experiment for the dead rubber against the Netherlands. Captain: Ellyes Skhiri.

Manager: Hervé Renard

The vastly experienced Frenchman — a two-time AFCON winner and the man who masterminded Saudi Arabia’s famous win over Argentina in 2022 — was appointed on 16 June after Lamouchi’s sacking. He had only days to prepare for Japan and could not stop the bleeding; rebuilding Tunisia will now be a longer-term project.

Captain: Ellyes Skhiri

The Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder is Tunisia’s captain and the anchor of the side. An experienced, combative presence in the centre, he could not lift a team overwhelmed in both of its opening games.

Tunisia players to watch at World Cup 2026

Hannibal Mejbri — Midfielder

Tunisia’s chief creator. The playmaker dropped deep and assisted their only goal against Sweden — the one consistent spark in a difficult tournament.

Ellyes Skhiri — Midfielder

Captain and midfield anchor. His experience and energy were not enough to steady a side that conceded heavily in both games.

Omar Rekik — Defender

Scored Tunisia’s consolation header against Sweden — their only goal of the tournament — but was part of a defence that was repeatedly exposed.

How Tunisia qualified for World Cup 2026

Tunisia came through CAF qualifying — typically built on defensive solidity — to reach a seventh World Cup and their third in succession.

Tunisia’s World Cup history

Tunisia made history at their 1978 debut as the first African team to win a World Cup match, beating Mexico. They have never progressed beyond the group stage in seven appearances, though wins over France in 2022 and Panama have provided memorable moments. The 2026 campaign ended early and painfully.

Head-to-head record

Tunisia vs Sweden

The 5-1 defeat in Guadalupe was a chastening opener — Omar Rekik’s header was scant consolation as Sweden ran riot, a result that ultimately cost Sabri Lamouchi his job.

Tunisia vs Japan

The 0-4 loss in Guadalupe confirmed Tunisia’s exit — Hervé Renard’s first game in charge ended in another heavy defeat as Japan eased to victory.

Tunisia vs Netherlands

Tunisia close against group leaders the Netherlands in Kansas City — a dead rubber for the eliminated side.

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