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World Cup 2018 power rankings

By James Dudko

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Per Mertesacker of Germany holds the trophy a loft during the 2014 World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at The Maracana Stadium on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Per Mertesacker of Germany holds the trophy a loft during the 2014 World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at The Maracana Stadium on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /
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Tunisia’s squad (back L-R) forward Saber Khalifa, defender Oussama Haddadi, midfielder Ferjani Sassi, defender Hamdi Nagguez, defender Yohan Benalouane, goalkeeper Mouez Hassen, (L-R) defender Yassine Meriah, midfielder Naim Sliti, midfielder Saifeddine Khaoui, midfielder Elyes Skhiri and forward Anice Badri pose for a group picture before an international friendly football match between Portugal and Tunisia at the Municipal Stadium in Braga on May 28, 2018. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo credit should read MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)
Tunisia’s squad (back L-R) forward Saber Khalifa, defender Oussama Haddadi, midfielder Ferjani Sassi, defender Hamdi Nagguez, defender Yohan Benalouane, goalkeeper Mouez Hassen, (L-R) defender Yassine Meriah, midfielder Naim Sliti, midfielder Saifeddine Khaoui, midfielder Elyes Skhiri and forward Anice Badri pose for a group picture before an international friendly football match between Portugal and Tunisia at the Municipal Stadium in Braga on May 28, 2018. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo credit should read MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images) /

27. Tunisia

Strength at the back, along with with pace and trickery in wide areas, defines this Tunisia squad. It’s a group capable of causing both England and Belgium a few problems in Group G.

The defense is led well by Leicester bruiser Yohan Benalouane. His aggression and strength in the air will be vital. Benalouane will need to be at his rock-steady best against two strikers he will know well, Three Lions frontman Harry Kane and Red Devils No. 9 Romelu Lukaku.

When it comes to posing their own threat, Tunisia will rely on Wahbi Khazri and Bassem Srarfi. Khazri has revived his career at Ligue 1 side Rennes on loan from Sunderland.

Meanwhile, Nice winger Srarfi has been linked with both Arsenal and Leicester.

There may not be enough quality for this team to go far, but it would be a mistake to overlook Tunisia causing an upset or two.

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