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Eight Tunisian Players Test Positive for Banned Substance Linked to Contaminated Meat in World Cup
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First reported by N12 · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
Eight Tunisian players tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol during the 2026 World Cup, likely due to contaminated meat consumed in Mexico. The team had a poor tournament and fired their coach after one match. Officials believe the positive tests stem from food contamination, not doping, following precedents in Mexican tournaments.
- 01Eight Tunisian players tested positive for clenbuterol during the 2026 World Cup in Mexico.
- 02Officials attribute the positive tests to contaminated meat, not intentional doping.
- 03Tunisia fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after their first match due to poor performance.
- 04The team lost heavily to Sweden, Japan, and the Netherlands in the tournament.
- 05Similar clenbuterol contamination cases occurred in Mexican tournaments in 2011.
- 06Clubs were informed but disciplinary actions against players are unlikely.
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