After 12 years in the wilderness, Tunisia returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 2006. Nabil Maâloul was the man tasked with guiding them back.
Tunisia found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. With 5 goals in 3 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Tunisia endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a narrow 1-2 loss to England, a heavy 2-5 defeat to Belgium, and a hard-fought 2-1 win against Panama. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Tunisia's campaign ended at the the group phase.
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Conceded 8 in 3 matches eliminated in the group stage.
Wahbi Khazri led Tunisia's attack with 2 goals at the 2018 World Cup.
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Sassi booked twice.
The tactical mind behind Tunisia's 2018 campaign. Leading Tunisia at his first World Cup 1 win, 2 losses under Maâloul.
Nabil Maâloul's Tunisia employed an attacking style that was on display during the late win over Panama. However, this approach proved insufficient to overcome more established teams like England and Belgium.
