Tunisia's Ben Hmida apologizes to fans after heavy World Cup loss to Sweden

Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida, a player for the Tunisian national football team, has apologized to the Tunisian public following a significant 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The Eagles of Carthage conceded a heavy defeat in Monterrey, Mexico, attributing the loss to "small details and errors committed."

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We suffered a heavy defeat due to small details and errors committed. At this level, against a team like Sweden, when you make such serious mistakes, you pay the price.

Ben Hmida acknowledged that at this level of competition, against a team like Sweden, such serious mistakes come at a high price. He stated that Sweden demonstrated greater efficiency throughout the game, capitalizing on Tunisia's errors. "We apologize to the Tunisian public after this defeat," he added, expressing regret for the team's performance.

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Sweden was more effective, it exploited all our mistakes. We apologize to the Tunisian public after this defeat.

The Tunisian defender assured supporters that the players are determined to react positively in their upcoming group match. He stressed the importance of increased concentration moving forward. "We will try to make up for it and correct our course in the next match. We absolutely need more concentration in the future," Ben Hmida concluded.

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We will try to make up for it and correct our course in the next match. We absolutely need more concentration in the future.