Al-Abdi Criticizes the Tunisian Federation After Elimination: We Destroy Everything and Start Again

The Tunisian international Ali Abdi couldn't hold back his tears after the heavy defeat against Japan (0-4) and the early exit from the 2026 World Cup. He apologized to the Tunisian fans and expressed his deep anger over the state of Tunisian football.

The French Nice defender said that what happened was "incomprehensible," emphasizing that the team enters every tournament amidst constant changes. He added bitterly, "We tear everything down and then rebuild every time; it can't go on like this." He also pointed out that many players did not have enough time to gel with each other.

Al-Abidi directed clear criticisms towards the Tunisian Federation and former coach Sabri Lamouchi. He also apologized to coach Hervé Renard, who was appointed urgently after the harsh defeat against Sweden (1-5), emphasizing that the French coach found himself in a very complicated situation.

After two heavy losses against Sweden and Japan, Tunisia exited the World Cup early for the seventh time in its participation history, amidst a state of sadness and anger within the "Carthage Eagles" camp, while calls are rising for fundamental reforms within the Tunisian football system.