FIFA World Cup 2022: Tunisia WC Squad, Fixtures & Schedule, Coach, Captain and Vice-Captain, Upcoming Matches, Playing XI


FIFA World Cup 2022: Tunisia WC Squad, Fixtures & Schedule, Coach, Captain and Vice-Captain, Upcoming Matches, Playing XI

Tunisia WC 2022 Squad: Tunisia return to the FIFA World Cup for a 6th appearance and 2nd in succession during the FIFA WC 2022 with their 26-man squad.

Tunisia World Cup 2022 Squad

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32-year-old Youssef Msakni is the captain of the Tunisia side for this World Cup. The African side’s 26-man squad are as follows:

Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen, Bechir Ben Said, Aymen Balbouli and Mouez Hassan

Defenders: Mohamed Drager, Wajdi Kechrida, Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Nadder Ghandri, Yassine Meriah, Bilel Ifa, Ali Maaloul and Ali Abdi

Midfielders: Aissa Laidouni, Ellyes Skhiri, Ghaylen Chaaleli, Ma Ben Romdhane, Hannibal, Ferjani Sassi and Anis Ben Slimane

Forwards: Naim Sliti, Wahbi Khazri, Saifeddine Jaziri, Yassine Khenissi, Youssef Msakni (C) and Issam Jebali

Tunisia is one of the most inexperienced sides in the competition and will be put to the test when they begin their campaign.

Manchester United loanee, Hannibal is the surprise pick in the squad as the 19-year-old heads for his first FIFA World Cup.

The likes of Khazri, Skhiri, Bronna and Talbi are some of the players who play in Europe, due to which they bring in plenty of experience.

Fixtures

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Group D is Tunisia’s home for the World Cup where they face Australia, Denmark and France.

22nd November: Denmark vs Tunisia (06:30 PM IST), Education City Stadium

26th November: Tunisia vs Australia (03:30 PM IST), Al Janoub Stadium

30th November: Tunisia vs France (08:30 PM IST), Education City Stadium