FIFA World Cup 2026: Eight Tunisian Players Test Positive for Banned Substance
Tunisia’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has taken another negative turn after eight members of the squad returned positive doping tests during the tournament.
According to a report by SCORENigeria, citing the Daily Mail, the players are believed to have unintentionally consumed clenbuterol through contaminated meat.
The substance, which is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), was detected during routine anti-doping controls conducted at the World Cup.
Clenbuterol is primarily used as a bronchodilator in medical treatment, but it is also known for its performance-enhancing properties, making it a banned substance in competitive sports.
Reports indicate that the contamination may have resulted from the consumption of meat from livestock treated with clenbuterol.
The drug is still used as a growth promoter in some countries, including Mexico, leading to occasional cases of accidental ingestion by athletes.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Eight Tunisian Players Test Positive for Banned Substance
