Tunisia Captain's Shirt Number Peels Off in 2026 World Cup Match

Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri experienced a notable kit malfunction during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against the Netherlands. The number on the back of his Kappa jersey began peeling off during the first half, leaving the digit hanging loosely from the shirt as he continued to play.

Despite the visible issue, the referee did not immediately intervene, allowing Skhiri to play on with the damaged kit for some time. The midfielder eventually had to change his jersey mid-game to resolve the problem. The kit trouble also caused a brief delay at the start of the second half, as Skhiri was late returning from the tunnel, leaving his teammates waiting on the pitch.