Unbeaten since the start of this qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, Tunisia intends to continue its march forward this Malawi. Leader of group H with two points ahead of Namibia, the North African selection has the opportunity to consolidate its first place in mid-term. A victory against the flames would not only maintain the gap with his pursuers, but also to send a strong message in the race for qualification.
Under the orders of Sami Trabelsi, back on the bench since February, the Carthage Eagles have found a form of solidity that is both defensive and collective. For his first match in this second term, the former international saw his men win 1-0 in Liberia, in a controlled match from start to finish. This was the fourth success in five qualification games for Tunisians, who have still not conceded the slightest goal in this campaign.
With seven clean sheets consecutive in qualifying for the World Cup – a series in progress since November 2021 – Tunisia relies on an extremely rigorous defensive basis. Facing Malawi, Trabelsi could again align a prudent but effective training, with the experience of players like Youssef Msakni or Ali Maâloul to bring the necessary binder in key moments.
Tunisia targets flawless at home
Opposite, Malawi arrives in Tunis with few illusions but a desire to rebound. Beaten at home last Thursday by Namibia (0-1), the men of Kalisto Pasuwa compromised their ambitions, they who had nevertheless started their campaign with two successes in three days. Now seven points from Tunisia, the flames no longer have the right to make mistakes.
The past confrontations do not argue in their favor: the Malawites had heavily bowed (7-0) in 2005 in Tunis, and remain generally in difficulty against the Tunisian armada. Solid on its bases, Tunisia has a great opportunity to refuel before a busy and decisive summer.
| Match information | |
|---|---|
| Competition | 6th day of the African zone playoffs – Group H |
| Date | Monday May 24, 2025 |
| Hour | 10 p.m. French time |
| Stadium | Olympic Hammadi Agrebi (Abidjan) |
| Match | Tunisia – Malawi |
The probable compos of the Tunisia – Malawi match
Tunisia: Dahmen; Ghorbel, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi; LTAIEF, LAIDOUNI, Slimane; Hannibal; MESTOURI, Sliti
Malawi: Thole; Chirwa, Petro, Chembezi, Lungu; Mwaungulu, Singo, Aaron, Nkhoma; Kanoga, Mhango
What channel is the Tunisia – Malawi match on?
The meeting between Tunisia and Malawi, scheduled for Monday, March 24 from 8 p.m., is not broadcast on any French channel. On the other hand, you will also be able to view the match in streaming via the team platform, the Live Foot Team.
Other channels broadcast this part abroad. American ESPN has the rights. The German channel Sportidigital Fussball also retrans the match. Ditto for the Croatian Sportklub 4. In the MENA region, the duel is broadcast on the Saudi channel SSC Sports or on Shahid. Channels and apps that can be visible in France thanks to a VPN. Finally, if you are outside French and out of Mena, you will also be able to view the match on FIFA+. Or, get around geolocation thanks to a VPN.
