Tunisia is gearing up for a crucial match against Palestine in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, scheduled for Thursday. This encounter marks the second group stage game for both teams. The Carthage Eagles enter this match reeling from a narrow defeat to Syria on the opening day of the tournament. Meanwhile, Palestine, known as the Canaan Lions, surprised many by defeating the host nation, Qatar, with a similar slim margin.
The stakes are high for Tunisia, as they need to secure a victory to keep their hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals alive. According to the latest updates, head coach Sami Trabelsi has named the starting lineup featuring key players including Aymen Dahmen, Mohamed Ben Ali, Ali Maaloul, Yassine Meriah, Hamza Jelassi, Ferjani Sassi, Houssem Teka, Ismaïl Gharbi, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Omar Layouni, and Firas Chaouat.
Historically, Tunisia has faced Palestine twice, boasting one convincing victory, which was a dominant 6-2 win, while the other match ended in a 1-1 draw. This head-to-head history sets the stage for an intriguing clash as both teams vie for an important win in the tournament. The match promises to be an exciting showdown, reflecting the competitive spirit of the Arab Cup, with Tunisia determined to bounce back and Palestine looking to build on their unexpected success.