Clenbuterol Contamination Hits Eight Tunisia Players at World Cup Camp

Eight members of Tunisia’s World Cup squad have tested positive for clenbuterol after reportedly eating contaminated meat at their Mexico base. Their clubs have been informed, and FIFA is unlikely to impose sanctions since the substance appears to come from food rather than deliberate doping. Tunisia endured a tough tournament, losing 5-1 to Sweden, 4-0 to Japan and 3-1 to the Netherlands. This incident echoes the 2011 Under-17 World Cup in Mexico, where 109 players also tested positive for clenbuterol but were cleared when investigations pointed to meat contamination. FIFA and WADA previously chose not to prosecute those cases, and the same outcome seems likely for the Tunisian players.

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