The report credits Mejbri with one goal and four assists in 27 Premier League appearances during Burnley’s latest top-flight campaign. His contribution was tempered by 10 yellow cards, a figure that underlines both his intensity and the risk attached to his aggressive style.
For Tunisia, that energy is often redirected into a more advanced midfield role. Mejbri is expected to provide the creativity behind the forwards while helping his team compete physically against stronger opponents.
That balance will matter in a group where Tunisia may not control possession for long spells. Their route to the knockout phase is likely to depend on discipline, transitions and the ability to turn limited attacking opportunities into decisive moments.
The report says Tunisia will begin against Sweden on 14 June before facing Japan and the Netherlands. Only the top two teams will progress, leaving little room for a slow start.
Tunisia’s experience at the 2022 World Cup offers both encouragement and caution. They beat France 1-0, but still exited in the group stage after a draw and a 1-0 defeat by Australia. That campaign showed their capacity to produce a major upset, while also exposing the cost of missed opportunities elsewhere.
Mejbri’s confidence is also tied to a wider demand for improvement. After Tunisia’s last-16 elimination by Mali at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the report says he called for broad changes in the country’s football structure. New coach Sabri Lamouchi now faces the task of turning that frustration into a coherent tournament plan.
Tunisia’s first fixture against Sweden will reveal whether Mejbri’s fearless message can become a competitive advantage. If the midfield can combine his energy with control, an upset-minded campaign may be possible.