Tunisia: "Forget the 5-0!"... Can the "Italy of Africa" finally get past the group stage at the 2026 World Cup?

Tunisia is preparing for its 2026 World Cup opener against Sweden in Group F, but a heavy 5-0 friendly defeat to Belgium on June 6, 2026 in Brussels has put the team under pressure. Coach Sabri Lamouchi expressed his dissatisfaction after the match, calling it a nightmare. President Kais Saied rallied the players before their departure for the United States, urging them to forget the 5-0 and adopt a winning mentality. The Eagles of Carthage must regroup and regain their defensive strength to hope to advance past the group stage.