In Lille, the evening promises to be electric. In front of stands largely supportive of its cause, Tunisia challenges Brazil this Tuesday in a friendly meeting which will not be a simple trial run. Kick-off at 8:30 p.m. at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, where thousands of Tunisian supporters established in France are expected to transform the enclosure into a red and white cauldron.
This meeting comes at a special time for the Eagles of Carthage. After an irregular preparation – a frustrating draw against Mauritania (1-1) then a snatched victory against Jordan (3-2) – the selection is still struggling to establish a clear line. The automatisms are slow, the benchmarks are wavering, and the team is not showing the solidity hoped for at this stage of the season.
Calm the critics!
For Sami Trabelsi, the pressure is real. The coach, challenged for the fluctuating performances of his group, knows that this poster against one of the most feared selections on the planet will weigh heavily in the judgment of the public and the federation. A coherent and courageous performance could calm the critics and offer a breath of fresh air before two major events: the Arab Cup of Nations in Qatar and the African Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The issue therefore goes far beyond the framework of a simple friendly: it is a revealer of Tunisia’s real level in the face of a world benchmark, but also a mental test for a group which needs to reassure itself.
On which channels can you watch the match?
The meeting will benefit from wide international coverage. It will be broadcast on Watania 1 in Tunisia, AD Sports 1 in the MENA region, as well as on Sport Digital for Germany and Sport TV 4 in Portugal.
It remains to be seen whether the Eagles will seize this rare opportunity: to compete against Brazil to assess their courage, their discipline… and their ability to excel when the pressure mounts.
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