Tunisia's coach Sami Trabelsi resigns after dramatic exit from the Africa Cup

Resignation of Sami Trabelsi

According to Главком: The head coach of the Tunisia national team, Sami Trabelsi, has resigned following the dramatic elimination of the team from the Africa Cup of Nations in the Round of 16. Tunisia ended their tournament run in a match against Mali, where, despite leading in the score in the 86th minute, they conceded a goal in stoppage time. This led to a penalty shootout, in which Tunisia was unable to win.

Preparation for the 2026 World Cup

The Tunisia national team has been placed in Group F for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, where they will compete against the national teams of the Netherlands and Japan. In their last match during the European qualifiers, the Ukrainian national team defeated Iceland with a score of 2:0. The goals in this match were scored by Zubkov in the 83rd minute and Hutsulyak in the 90+3rd minute.

After the defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations, team representatives noted that the players gave their all and controlled the game, so the blame for the loss should fall on the coaching staff, particularly on Sami Trabelsi. The resignation of the coach marks a new stage for the team, which must now focus on preparing for upcoming competitions.

Trabelsi's resignation highlights the complexity of the situation the Tunisia national team finds themselves in.

On one hand, the team demonstrated potential, but on the other hand, they failed to realize their opportunities at crucial stages of the tournament. Preparation for the 2026 World Cup will require the new coaching staff not only to change strategies but also to restore the morale of the players who must be ready for serious challenges on the international stage.