The Carthage Eagles validated their ticket for the 2026 World Cup thanks to a torn success (0-1) this Monday 8 September in Malabo. A goal from Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane in additional time officially sends Tunisia to the World Cup.
Under difficult conditions, marked by incessant rain and a slippery lawn, Tunisia had to work to impose itself in the face of a catchy equatorial Guinea. Dylan Bronn first missed a great opportunity in the 24th minute, before Aymen Dahmene was distinguished by a series of decisive stops (70th, 80th, 89th).
While the match seemed to be heading for a draw, Aymen Chawat, who entered during the game, made a decisive breakthrough and offered a perfect pass to Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, who did not tremble in front of the empty cages (90+4th). Final score: 0-1.
Dahmene, the man of the match
This victory sparked the euphoria among the Tunisian supporters, celebrating a qualification acquired two days in advance. The coach Sami Trabeli praised his players’ fighting spirit and defensive “, stressing the crucial role of Aymen Dahmene, a real wall in Malabo.
Undisputed leader in group H with 22 points, Tunisia remains undefeated and has still not conceded the slightest goal in these qualifiers.
7th participation in the World Cup
With an IRATTRABILTable advance on its pursuers (12 pts Namibia, Liberia 10 pts, Equatorial Guinea 10 pts), it is officially qualified for its seventh participation in a World Cup, after 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018 and 2022.
Group H program (8e daytime)
- Equatorial Guinea-Tunisia 0-1
- Today at 5:00 p.m.: Malawi – Liberia
- Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.: Namibia-Sao Tomé-et-Principe
The last two meetings of the Carthage Eagles are scheduled in October: trip to Sao Tomé-et-Principe (9ᵉ day) then reception of Namibia (10ᵉ day).
Classification
- 1- Tunisia 22 points
- 2- Namibia 12 points
- 3- Liberia 10 points
- 4- Equatorial Guinea 10 points
- 5- Malawi 9 points
- 6- Sao Tomé-et-Principe 0 point
