Tunisia
Faouzi Benzarti
TNFaouzi Benzarti (Arabic: فَوْزِيّ الْبِنْزَرْتِيّ; born 3 January 1950) is a Tunisian professional football manager and former player and current manager. He spent his entire career as a player at his home club US Monastir without any achievements. His coaching career began when he was only 29 years old, making him the youngest Tunisian coach at the time. He usually uses offensive play and a high-pressure plans as he is known for his toughness in training and his excessive anger towards his players and referees. He usually uses offensive play and a high-pressure plans as he is known for his toughness in training and his excessive anger towards his players and referees.
- Led Tunisia to 2026 World Cup qualification
- Multiple Tunisian league titles
- CAF Champions League experience
SQUAD
23 Experienced Tunisian goalkeeper who has played for several European clubs. Currently plying his trade at Club Africain, a commanding presence between the posts, Mouez Hassen is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Tunisia. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
GK Tunisia's first-choice goalkeeper. Currently plying his trade at Espérance Tunis, a commanding presence between the posts, Aymen Dahmen is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Tunisia. Has earned 20 international caps. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
GK Tunisia backup goalkeeper with consistent performances in the domestic league. Currently plying his trade at Espérance Tunis, a commanding presence between the posts, Béchir Ben Saïd is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Tunisia. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
DF Lübeck right-back and Tunisia's first-choice full-back. Currently plying his trade at Luzern, a dependable defender, Mohamed Dräger combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Tunisia's backline. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
DF Versatile Tunisian defender capable of playing centre-back and left-back. Currently plying his trade at Salernitana, a dependable defender, Dylan Bronn combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Tunisia's backline. Has earned 50 international caps, scoring 3 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
DF Tunisian centre-back and a dependable presence in the national team defence. Currently plying his trade at Club Africain, a dependable defender, Nader Ghandri combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Tunisia's backline. Has earned 15 international caps. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
DF Lorient centre-back and a key figure in Tunisia's defence. Currently plying his trade at Lorient, a dependable defender, Montassar Talbi combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Tunisia's backline. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
DF Caen left-back and a regular in the Tunisia national team. Currently plying his trade at Caen, a dependable defender, Ali Abdi combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Tunisia's backline. Has earned 35 international caps. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
DF Tunisian right-back with strong attacking and defensive contributions. Currently plying his trade at Salernitana, a dependable defender, Wajdi Kechrida combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Tunisia's backline. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
MF Veteran Tunisian midfielder known for his excellent passing range. Currently plying his trade at Zamalek, an industrious midfielder, Ferjani Sassi excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Tunisia. Has earned 70 international caps, scoring 8 goals, building significant international experience. Born in 1992, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
MF Manchester United academy product and Tunisia's most talented young midfielder. Currently plying his trade at Burnley, an industrious midfielder, Hannibal Mejbri excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Tunisia. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
MF Experienced Tunisian winger with multiple major tournament appearances. Currently plying his trade at Qatar SC, an industrious midfielder, Naïm Sliti excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Tunisia. Has earned 65 international caps, scoring 10 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Tunisian midfielder and a key contributor in the Esperance midfield. Currently plying his trade at Espérance Tunis, an industrious midfielder, Ghaylen Chaaleli excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Tunisia. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
MF Union Berlin midfielder and one of Tunisia's standout performers at the 2022 World Cup. Currently plying his trade at Union Berlin, an industrious midfielder, Aïssa Laïdouni excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Tunisia. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
MF Ferencváros midfielder and a technically gifted player in Tunisia's midfield. Currently plying his trade at Ferencváros, an industrious midfielder, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Tunisia. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
MF Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder and Tunisia's midfield anchor. Currently plying his trade at Eintracht Frankfurt, an industrious midfielder, Ellyes Skhiri excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Tunisia. Has earned 50 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Tunisian rising midfielder with impressive domestic league form. Currently plying his trade at Al-Shorta, an industrious midfielder, Ali Blouli excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Tunisia. Has earned 3 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
FW Tunisia's attacking talisman and one of the most iconic players in their history. Currently plying his trade at Al-Arabi, a clinical forward, Youssef Msakni possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Tunisia's primary attacking threat. Has earned 85 international caps, scoring 20 goals. Born in 1990, the 35-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Zamalek forward and Tunisia's main goalscoring threat. Currently plying his trade at Espérance Tunis, a clinical forward, Seifeddine Jaziri possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Tunisia's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
FW One of Tunisia's all-time top scorers. Currently plying his trade at Montpellier, a clinical forward, Wahbi Khazri possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Tunisia's primary attacking threat. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 25 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Born in 1991, the 35-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
FW Experienced Tunisian striker with a strong international scoring record. Currently plying his trade at Espérance Tunis, a clinical forward, Taha Yassine Khenissi possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Tunisia's primary attacking threat. Has earned 50 international caps, scoring 18 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Born in 1992, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
FW Experienced Tunisian forward with a prolific goalscoring record. Currently plying his trade at Odense, a clinical forward, Issam Jebali possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Tunisia's primary attacking threat. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 5 goals. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
FW Former Juventus youth product and a versatile attacker for Tunisia. Currently plying his trade at Lecce, a clinical forward, Hamza Rafia possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Tunisia's primary attacking threat. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.