Lamouchi Omits Veteran Sassi from Tunisia's 2026 World Cup Squad
Tunisia national team manager Sabri Lamouchi has finalized his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, notably excluding veteran midfielder Ferjani Sassi. Sassi, who has earned 101 caps for his country, was left out along with experienced defender Yassine Meriah. This decision continues a trend established earlier in the year when Lamouchi, who took charge in January, omitted both players from friendlies against Haiti. The squad features several notable inclusions, such as Rani Khedira, who recently switched allegiance to Tunisia, and young Paris Saint-Germain forward Khalil Ayari. Other key midfielders include Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley and Anis Ben Slimane of Norwich City. Tunisia is drawn into Group F for the tournament, where they are scheduled to face Sweden in their opening match on June 15, followed by games against Japan and the Netherlands. The announcement marks a significant generational shift for the North African side as they prepare for the global competition.
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