Tunisia team profile - FIFA World Cup 2026
In the build-up to FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada and Mexico, we shine a spotlight on Tunisia.
FIFA World Ranking: 44
Confederation: CAF
Who is Tunisia’s head coach for FIFA World Cup 2026?
Tunisia’s head coach for FIFA World Cup 2026 is Sabri Lamouchi. The former Nottingham Forest boss took charge of the Tunisian national team in January 2026, his first international job since leading Ivory Coast from 2012 to 2014.
Who is Tunisia’s captain for FIFA World Cup 2026?
Tunisia’s captain for FIFA World Cup 2026 is Ferjani Sassi. He is set to compete in his third World Cup having featured for the Eagles of Carthage in both 2018 and 2022.
How many times have Tunisia participated in a FIFA World Cup before 2026?
6 – 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022
What is Tunisia’s best performance at a FIFA World Cup?
Group Stage – 1978 (Tunisia have failed to qualify for the knockout stage in each of their six previous World Cup appearances, finishing third-place in their group with four points in both 1978 and 2022, scoring more goals in the 1978 group stage.)
How did Tunisia qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026?
Tunisia qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 after finishing top of their group in the first round of CAF qualification. Teams were drawn into nine groups of six with Tunisia placed in Group H alongside the likes of Namibia, Liberia and Malawi.
After ten group games, Tunisia finished on 28 points with nine wins, one draw and no defeats. No team picked up more points over the course of CAF qualifying. They also scored 22 goals in the process without conceding.
Confirmation of Tunisia’s FIFA World Cup qualification came on September 8, 2025 after a 0-1 win over Equatorial Guinea in the eighth round of Group H fixtures thanks to a 94th minute goal from Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane.
Who are Tunisia’s star players?
Capped over 80 times by the Eagles of Carthage, Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt) serves as the side’s engine in the centre of midfield, driving play for Tunisia both on and off the ball. Having made his first senior international appearance in 2018, Skhiri was named Tunisian Footballer of the Year in 2021 and playing for a German Bundesliga side has seen him grow accustomed to high-level football consistently.
Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley) is a multi-tool footballer, who has the ability to run with the ball from midfield, spark attacks with his forward passing range and impose himself on the opposition through strong tackles and infectious energy. Having graduate from the Man Utd academy, his natural footballing pedigree is there for all to see.
Who is in Tunisia’s group at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Tunisia are in Group F, which consists of the following teams:
Sweden
Japan
Sweden
Tunisia
Tunisia’s Group F fixtures are as follows:
Sweden vs Tunisia: Sunday June 14, 2026 – 10:00pm ET, 3:00am UK (Monday)
Tunisia vs Japan: Saturday June 20, 2026 – 12:00am ET (Sunday), 5:00am UK (Sunday)
Tunisia vs Netherlands: Thursday June 25, 2026 – 7:00pm ET, 12:00am UK (Friday)
All kick-off dates are based on a local kick-off time
Where is Tunisia’s base camp at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Rayados Training Centre – Monterrey, Mexico
Expert prediction for Tunisia’s chances at FIFA World Cup 2026
Tunisia’s strength lies within their midfield and whilst there are serious doubts about whether they have enough firepower going forward to damage their opponents in a stacked Group F, breaking them down is not going to be easy. Expect Sabri Lamouchi to deploy a counter-attacking playstyle that sees them attempt to catch their opponents cold.
It's hard to ignore the fact that Tunisia have never gotten through the group stage and despite being the best African nation through qualifying, the standard of opposition is set to dramatically increase for Tunisia at FIFA World Cup 2026. They remain a team in transition with Lamouchi having little time to prepare his side having only taken over at the start of the year. Therefore, a fourth-place finish in Group F for Tunisia has to be favoured.
What round will Tunisia reach at FIFA World Cup 2026? Group Stage
