Lemerre is putting the finishing touches to his World Cup plans
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Tunisia's World Cup tactics will be put to the test on Tuesday when they kick off a friendly mini-tournament against Belarus, Libya and Uruguay.
On Tuesday, the Tunisians play Belarus, who are expected to play in a similar fashion to Group H opponents Ukraine.
Tunisia also face Saudi Arabia and Spain in Group H, and Libya and Uruguay are believed to have similar styles.
Tunisia will play either Libya or Uruguay on Friday, depending who wins the game between the teams on Tuesday.
"This tournament will help us prepare better for the World Cup finals," said Tunisia's French coach Roger Lemerre.
"I hope we acquit ourselves well in the two matches."
Lemerre, who led Tunisia to their first Nations Cup title in 2004, is looking to lead his adopted nation to the second round of the World Cup for the first time.
Tunisia, the only North African representatives at the finals, will be making their fourth appearance after featuring in 1978, 1998 and 2002.
"The preparations have been satisfying, both physically and in terms of morale," the coach added.
"The players are in good condition."
Success in Germany next month would help Lemerre banish memories of his 2002 World Cup flop when he led the then defending champions France to an early exit.
Libya, Belarus and Uruguay failed to qualify for next month's finals, which get underway in Berlin on 9 June.
The Tunisian squad fly out to Germany on Monday 5 June.
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