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The Tunisia National Football Team has emerged from under the radar to slowly climb up the FIFA World Rankings and has been a member of CAF since 1960, and are expected to be making their 7th appearance at the FIFA World Cups over the years. In 2026, the Eagles of Carthage are going to be making their appearance in the world football’s apex competition for a third consecutive edition, having first appeared at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The Tunisia National Football Team is going to be part of Group F alongside the likes of Japan, the Netherlands, and a third team yet to be confirmed from the European qualifiers for the 23rd edition of the tournament. The Eagles of Carthage are part of the CAF, the football confederation representing African footballing nations, and will be keen to make it beyond the group stages under the stewardship of coach Sabri Lamouchi. A tournament jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, a 7th appearance at the tournament was secured after Tunisia finished top of Group H in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifiers, securing their spot after a 1-0 away win against Equatorial Guinea in September 2025.
Tunisia National Football Team is still trailing top African footballing nations like Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, and Algeria, who have showcased the dominant mentality in the confederation and have won several major trophies on offer in African football.
The Eagles of Carthage have won the 1963 Arab Cup, the 2004 African Cup of Nations, and the 2011 African Nations Championship. Youssef Msakni, Radhi Jaidi, Ferjani Sassi, Wahbi Kazri, and Issam Jemaa are just a few of the greats that the Tunisia National Football Team has produced in the past; however, the current iteration of the Tunisian football team has to forge a fairy tale of its own, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup is as golden an opportunity as can be offered. The Eagles of Carthage have shown their mettle to be a team capable of battling sides with superior resources, but consistency against the continent's elite has remained elusive. Under coach Lamouchi, the expectation internally among players suiting up for the national team will be to showcase energy and endeavor on the field and fight for every loose ball to achieve the desired results in the upcoming tournament.
In 2026, the Eagles of Carthage will be keen to live up to the reputation of being a surprise package team in the past, considering the fact that it will only be their 7th appearance at the FIFA World Cup. With players like Hannibal Mejbri, Montassar Talbi, Yan Valery, and Ismael Gharbi likely to be in the final 26-man squad, the modern iteration of the Tunisia National Football Team will be looking to upset the odds and let determination be their guiding light in their three pivotal group stage games in Group F, if their plans fall into place.
The Tunisia National Football Team played its first game in June 1957 against Libya, a contest which the Eagles of Carthage won by a scoreline of 4-2 in Tunis, Tunisia. The team has also won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2004, defeating Morocco 2-1, in a rare high for the nation and its adoring football crazy fans. Tunisia have also come close in the AFCON, finishing as the fourth-placed team in the 2019 edition.
Confederation | CAF (African continent) |
|---|---|
President of Tunisian Football Federation | Moez Nasri |
Nicknames | Eagles of Carthage |
National Stadium | Hammadi Agrebi Stadium |
Capacity | 60,000 |
Head Coach | Sabri Lamouchi |
The TFF is the governing body that oversees the smooth functioning of the footballing system and activities in the nation of Tunisia. The foundation was laid in March 1957, but the TFF joined FIFA in 1960 and became a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in the same year. It is the apex body for oversight of the sport of football, especially in competitions like the Ligue Professionnelle 1, Ligue Professionnelle 2, and Tunisian Cup. The Tunisian Football Federation has huge power and decision-making ability in the functioning, ruling, and execution of football matches in these competitions.
The Tunisian Football Federation has played a key role in pushing men’s football to new heights in the country and helping the sport gain a dedicated following in the country. The Federation is headquartered in Tunisia, the same place where Hammadi Agrebi Stadium serves as the home ground of the Tunisia National Football Team. Currently ranked 47th in the FIFA World Rankings, the national team will be focused solely on enhancing and helping the team return to the heights of being ranked 14th once again in the world of football.
The federation has appointed 54-year-old French tactician Sabri Lamouchi as the Tunisia National Football Team coach, who has experience managing several English football teams, like Cardiff City, Nottingham Forest, as well as French club Rennes and the Ivory Coast in the national setup, before joining his current role. As a coach stepping into the full-time head coaching role, Lamouchi will be expected to quickly deliver some results and channel the nation's emotion and footballing ability on the grandest stage. The pressure will be on coach Lamouchi to deliver results from the very first game in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It will be fascinating for Tunisian fans to see how the team responds to the Frenchman's tactics and ideas and how they execute them on the field.
Under the management of TFF, the Eagles of Carthage will be desperate to showcase the full might of the teams from the African continent and slay some of the tournament’s big names, like the Netherlands, featuring one of the best defenders in the world, Virgil van Dijk, amongst their ranks.
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Football served as the unifying factor for the Tunisian Football Federation since its foundation in 1957, only a year after ending a 75-year protectorate from France. The team has been an affiliate member of CAF since 1960. Tunisia came to prominence after winning the 1963 Arab Cup in their debut appearance and have managed 4 appearances in the Arab Cup over the years. The Eagles of Carthage have participated 22 times in CAF's premier continental competition; the team's best performance was finishing as champions in the AFCON during the 2004 edition.
The Tunisia National Football Team has won three titles in the past: the Arab Cup in 1963, the AFCON title in 2004, and the African Nations Champions in 2011. The latest iteration of the Tunisian squad promises new highs for the team and a breakthrough in the coming years, and fans will be hoping that the Eagles of Carthage can advance beyond Group F.
While the 1978 FIFA World Cup marked a historic milestone as Tunisia's debut World Cup victory over Mexico, the upcoming 7th appearance carries even greater weight. Star players like Hannibal Mejbri and Montassar Talbi bring fresh hopes and expectations for the team.
The Eagles of Carthage have played in one ground over the years, as Hammadi Agrebi Stadium is a dedicated national stadium which the team has been using since its inauguration in July 2001. It has a total seating capacity of almost 60,000 fans and has seated almost 65,000 spectators during the 2004 AFCON tournament, its record capacity ever.
Tunisia has won three notable silverware over the years.
Competition | No. Of Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
Arab Cup | 1 | 1963 |
African Cup Of Nations | 1 | 2004 |
African Nations Championship | 1 | 2011 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the Tunisia National Football Team Ever Won a Trophy?
Yes, the Tunisia National Football Team has won three trophies.
Who is the Tunisia National Football Team Top Scorer?
Issam Jemaa is the Tunisia National Football Team's all-time top scorer with 36 goals.
Where is the Tunisia National Football Team ranked in football?
The Tunisia National Football Team is ranked in the 47th position in FIFA World Rankings currently.
In which year, the Tunisia National Football Team played their first match?
The Tunisia National Football Team played their first match against Libya in June 1957.
What is the Tunisia National Football Team’s highest finish in a FIFA World Cup Tournament?
The Tunisia National Football Team's highest finish was the group stages in the 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What language does the Tunisia National Football Team Speak?
The Tunisia National Football Team primarily speaks Tunisian Arabic (Derja) and French.
