The core of the reported squad is built around Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri.
That approach fits Tunisia’s recent profile. The report says they collected 28 points from 10 matches in qualifying and secured the automatic place with room to spare. That is the record of a side that values structure, not chaos. Lamouchi appears to be backing the idea that tournament football is often decided by shape, discipline and midfield security.
That is why Ben Romdhane stands out as the big talking point.
Leaving out a productive scorer is a risk, especially for a national side that has often found World Cup margins tight. Tunisia do not usually have the luxury of wasting chances, so passing on a midfielder with a proven scoring contribution could become the defining debate if goals are hard to find.
A reported group-stage path of Sweden, Japan and the Netherlands would test that conservative balance quickly. Against technical and transition-heavy opponents, Tunisia’s midfield screen could keep them competitive. The trade-off is obvious: less spontaneity, more responsibility on wide players and forwards to make limited openings count.
The next storyline is simple. If Tunisia start solidly against Sweden, Lamouchi’s caution will look justified. If they struggle for goals, the noise around Ben Romdhane will only grow.