Tunisia face the Netherlands at Kansas City Stadium tonight, eliminated from the 2026 World Cup and playing their final group match for nothing beyond pride.
Hervé Renard’s side have conceded nine goals without scoring across their two appearances in North America. A third successive heavy defeat would make them the first side to concede four or more goals in three straight World Cup matches — a record nobody wants. Against a Dutch attack that dismantled Sweden 5–1 on matchday two, avoiding that distinction will require a significant defensive improvement.
Tunisia team news
Renard has no injury concerns and a full squad at his disposal. With nothing at stake in terms of progression, this match also presents an opportunity to assess fringe players and build momentum for future campaigns.
Aymen Dahmen is expected to continue in goal, having replaced Abdelmouhib Chamakh for the Japan fixture. The back three of Dylan Bronn, Montassar Talbi and Omar Rekik is likely to remain intact, with Yan Valery and Ali Abdi as the wing-backs providing width.
Ellyes Skhiri anchors the midfield with his defensive discipline, while Anis Ben Slimane adds creativity in a deeper role.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley is the most technically gifted player in the Tunisia squad and operates in an advanced midfield position. Elias Saad partners him in the second line, giving Renard pace and energy in behind the striker.
Sebastian Tounekti leads the line as the centre-forward, having previously featured for Celtic. Ali Abdi, who carries the most international goals among the current squad with seven, also continues at wing-back.
Tunisia predicted lineup
Tunisia possible starting XI (3-4-2-1): Dahmen; Bronn, Talbi, Rekik; Valery, Slimane, Skhiri, Abdi; Saad, Hannibal; Tounekti
When will the match kick off?
The FIFA World Cup group match kicks off at 00:00 BST on Friday, 26 June 2026.
How to watch Tunisia vs Netherlands?
The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
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