A rare occurrence at the 2026 World Cup.

Tunisia has just announced its squad for the 2026 World Cup, determined to create a new historical milestone for the country's football.

Rani Khedira (in red) and her brother.

Following their impressive performance at Qatar 2022, the "Carthage Eagles" enter this year's tournament with greater confidence and the goal of advancing beyond the World Cup group stage for the first time.

The name Rani Khedira has attracted particular attention. The younger brother of World Cup champion Sami Khedira will be participating in the biggest football event on the planet for the first time with Tunisia. With this milestone, the Khedira brothers become one of the few pairs of brothers to have participated in the World Cup for two different national teams, similar to the famous cases of Jerome Boateng (Germany) and Kevin-Prince Boateng (Ghana).

The player considered the heart and soul of Tunisia continues to be captain Ellyes Skhiri. The midfielder, currently playing for Eintracht Frankfurt, plays a central role in coach Sabri Lamouchi's tactical system thanks to his ability to intercept passes, control the tempo, and his consistent tactical thinking. Not only does he bring balance to the midfield, but Skhiri also possesses dangerous long-range shots that can create breakthroughs in big matches.

Despite being drawn into a tough group with the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden, Tunisia is still considered a formidable opponent. Their greatest strengths lie in their organization and disciplined defense.

Throughout the qualifying campaign, Tunisia did not concede a single goal, demonstrating the remarkable defensive solidity of the African representative. The memory of their historic 1-0 victory against France at the 2022 World Cup remains a great source of inspiration for the team.

Tunisia's World Cup squad list.

Source: https://znews.vn/dieu-hiem-thay-xuat-hien-tai-world-cup-2026-post1652008.html