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World Cup 2022: Experienced Tunisia squad includes Hannibal Mejbri

Youssef Msakni in action against BrazilGetty Images

Tunisia lost 5-1 to Brazil in a friendly in September, with Al Arabi forward Youssef Msakni handed the captain's armband

Wahbi Khazri and Youssef Msakni will provide vast experience and Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri youthful vigour in Tunisia's World Cup squad, which was announced by coach Jalel Kadri on Monday.

Preparing for their sixth appearance at the finals, the north Africans will face defending champions , Denmark and Australia in Group D in Qatar.

Khazri, 31, and fellow forward Msakni, 32 will share captaincy duties but there is an unexpected place for goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi, who captained the Carthage Eagles at the last World Cup.

The veteran 38-year-old is one of four keepers in the 26-man squad, which has caused controversy among Tunisian fans.

"There has been a lot of criticism as people feel we don't need four goalkeepers, especially with one of them being Mathlouthi whose last call-up was in 2019," said Tunisian sports journalist Souhail Khmira.

"A lot of people are confused - why do we need four keepers">