Lamouchi after Belgium's Five: What We Experienced Was a Nightmare

A sense of frustration hung over the Tunisian national team's camp following the harsh 5-0 defeat to Belgium in their last friendly match before the start of the 2026 World Cup. This result has raised concerns for the coaching staff just days before the kickoff of the tournament.

Coach Sabri Lamouchi did not hide his disappointment after the end of the match, admitting that both the performance and the result were far from expectations, during the press conference that followed the encounter.

Lamouchi said, "I am not a dreamer, but I came to make people dream. However, with this defeat, I am not making anyone dream."

The coach of the "Eagles of Carthage" added that what happened against the Belgian team cannot be described as a dream, but rather was a challenging experience by all standards, noting that the true picture of the team will become clear with the start of the World Cup competitions.

He continued: "For me, it's closer to a nightmare than a dream. Now, reality will become clear with the start of the World Cup, but today was not a dream; it was a nightmare."

This loss comes at a critical time for the Tunisian national team, which is preparing to face a strong challenge in the 2026 World Cup finals, amid hopes of regaining balance and delivering a better performance when the official competitions begin.

The Tunisian national team is competing in the World Cup within Group F, which includes the teams of the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden, in one of the groups that promises strong competition for the qualifying spots to the next round.