Early Warning for the Carthage Eagles Before the World Cup

The Tunisian national team entered a phase of doubt before the start of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a heavy defeat against the Belgian team with a score of 5-0 in their last friendly match, following a previous loss to Austria.

These concerning results come just a few days before the "Eagles of Carthage" begin their journey in the world championship, where they are grouped with the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden.

The coach of Tunisia, Sabri Lamouchi, admitted that his team performed very poorly, emphasizing that the differences between the two teams were evident on all levels. The coach said, "If you enter the match in this manner, you cannot expect there to be no consequences. We were not good enough, and I take full responsibility, but this loss is painful and came at a very bad time just before traveling to the World Cup."

The suffering of the Tunisian national team worsened after the expulsion of player Ismail Garbi, which contributed to conceding three goals in the last half hour of the match.

Nevertheless, Lamouchi emphasized that the problem did not start with the numerical disadvantage, explaining that his team struggled even with eleven players on the field. He added that the goalkeeper was the Tunisian player who touched the ball the most during the match, indicating the extent of the Belgian pressure.

The Tunisian national team is now anticipating its appearance in the World Cup, with expectations for a performance that is completely different from the preparatory matches.