Tunisia to FIFA World Cup 26™
Tunisia to FIFA World Cup 26™: Built on organization, ball-winning intensity, and vertical transitions, Tunisia heads to the FIFA World Cup 26™ with confidence and hard numbers to back it up. All eyes now turn to the Final Draw on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, 12:00 local time. Learn more →
How did Tunisia clinch qualification?
The turning point arrived on September 8, 2025, in Malabo: a 1–0 win over Equatorial Guinea sealed by Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane in the 90’+4’. With momentum secured, the Carthage Eagles closed out in style on October 13, 2025, in Radès, defeating Namibia 3–0. Key takeaway: unbeaten across qualifying and remarkably watertight at the back.
By the numbers: a near-perfect run
- 1st in CAF Group H with 28 points from 10 matches. Look at the CAF standings here
- 22 goals scored, 0 conceded across the campaign
- Commanding 3–0 finale vs Namibia (scorers: Ali Abdi, Hannibal Mejbri, Ferjani Sassi)
Tunisia’s National Team on FIFA Collect
Relive two iconic Tunisia World Cup moments with officially licensed digital collectibles:
- 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™: TUN 1–1 BEL — Goal: Raouf Bouzaiene 17’ (free kick) to level the match and ignite Tunisia’s campaign.
View on Marketplace→
- 1978 FIFA World Cup Argentina™: TUN 3–1 MEX — the first-ever World Cup win by an African (and Arab) nation.
View on Marketplace→
Collect these highlights and celebrate the Carthage Eagles’ milestone achievements on football’s biggest stage.
When did Tunisia first appear at the FIFA World Cup™?
Debut: FIFA World Cup 1978 in Argentina.
The 2026 tournament will be Tunisia’s seventh finals appearance after 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022.
How far have Tunisia gone in past World Cups?
Best finish: group stage, with landmark victories including 3–1 vs Mexico (1978) and 1–0 vs France (2022). In Qatar 2022, Tunisia recorded one win, one draw, and one loss.
Who are Tunisia’s key record-holders?
- Most international appearances: Radhi Jaïdi (105 caps)
- All-time top scorer: Issam Jemâa (36 goals)
- Most World Cup matches for Tunisia: Riadh Bouazizi and Kaies Ghodhbane (8 each)
- Top Tunisia scorer at World Cups: Wahbi Khazri (3)
What makes Tunisia one of Africa’s most solid teams?
A joined-up pathway from academy to senior level—grounded in domestic development and sharpened by European experience, has produced a compact, cohesive side. The 2023–2025 cycle underlined their strengths: disciplined pressing, rapid transitions, and elite defensive control, culminating in an undefeated qualifying run.
What happens next for the Carthage Eagles?
- Final Draw: Friday, December 5, 2025, Washington, DC (12:00 local). Groups and match paths will be revealed during the ceremony.
Did you like this content? Check our previous blog posts about all the teams participating on the next FIFA World Cup 26™
Hiyya ya Tounes!
Tunisia to FIFA World Cup 26™
Tunisia to FIFA World Cup 26™: Built on organization, ball-winning intensity, and vertical transitions, Tunisia heads to the FIFA World Cup 26™ with confidence and hard numbers to back it up. All eyes now turn to the Final Draw on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, 12:00 local time. Learn more →
How did Tunisia clinch qualification?
The turning point arrived on September 8, 2025, in Malabo: a 1–0 win over Equatorial Guinea sealed by Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane in the 90’+4’. With momentum secured, the Carthage Eagles closed out in style on October 13, 2025, in Radès, defeating Namibia 3–0. Key takeaway: unbeaten across qualifying and remarkably watertight at the back.
By the numbers: a near-perfect run
- 1st in CAF Group H with 28 points from 10 matches. Look at the CAF standings here
- 22 goals scored, 0 conceded across the campaign
- Commanding 3–0 finale vs Namibia (scorers: Ali Abdi, Hannibal Mejbri, Ferjani Sassi)
Tunisia’s National Team on FIFA Collect
Relive two iconic Tunisia World Cup moments with officially licensed digital collectibles:
- 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™: TUN 1–1 BEL — Goal: Raouf Bouzaiene 17’ (free kick) to level the match and ignite Tunisia’s campaign.
View on Marketplace→
- 1978 FIFA World Cup Argentina™: TUN 3–1 MEX — the first-ever World Cup win by an African (and Arab) nation.
View on Marketplace→
Collect these highlights and celebrate the Carthage Eagles’ milestone achievements on football’s biggest stage.
When did Tunisia first appear at the FIFA World Cup™?
Debut: FIFA World Cup 1978 in Argentina.
The 2026 tournament will be Tunisia’s seventh finals appearance after 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022.
How far have Tunisia gone in past World Cups?
Best finish: group stage, with landmark victories including 3–1 vs Mexico (1978) and 1–0 vs France (2022). In Qatar 2022, Tunisia recorded one win, one draw, and one loss.
Who are Tunisia’s key record-holders?
- Most international appearances: Radhi Jaïdi (105 caps)
- All-time top scorer: Issam Jemâa (36 goals)
- Most World Cup matches for Tunisia: Riadh Bouazizi and Kaies Ghodhbane (8 each)
- Top Tunisia scorer at World Cups: Wahbi Khazri (3)
What makes Tunisia one of Africa’s most solid teams?
A joined-up pathway from academy to senior level—grounded in domestic development and sharpened by European experience, has produced a compact, cohesive side. The 2023–2025 cycle underlined their strengths: disciplined pressing, rapid transitions, and elite defensive control, culminating in an undefeated qualifying run.
What happens next for the Carthage Eagles?
- Final Draw: Friday, December 5, 2025, Washington, DC (12:00 local). Groups and match paths will be revealed during the ceremony.
Did you like this content? Check our previous blog posts about all the teams participating on the next FIFA World Cup 26™
Hiyya ya Tounes!
