World Cup 2026 · North Africa
Tunisia
The Eagles of Carthage
Group F · First African team to win a World Cup match (1978) - 6 World Cup appearances
Tournament Stats
6
World Cup Appearances
-
Finals Reached
#47
Ranking
6
Participations
Team Overview
Tunisia are one of Africa's most consistent World Cup participants, making their sixth appearance in 2026. The Eagles of Carthage are led by Ellyes Skhiri, whose composure and vision anchors the midfield. Hannibal Mejbri at Burnley and young Ismaël Gharbi add creative quality. In Group F against Netherlands, Japan and Sweden, Tunisia face a tough challenge but have the discipline and organisation to be competitive. Historic context: they became the first African team to win a World Cup match back in 1978.
Tournament Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (UK) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 15 Jun | NetherlandsvsTunisia | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, USA | 20:00 | Find Screenings |
| Sun 21 Jun | TunisiavsCameroon | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico | 20:00 | Find Screenings |
| Sat 27 Jun | Japanvs |
Players to Watch
One to Watch
Ismaël Gharbi
Midfielder
Augsburg
Tunisia's attacking midfielder who brings creativity, dribbling and an eye for goal in tight spaces.
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Ellyes Skhiri
Midfielder
Eintracht Frankfurt
Tunisia's captain and heartbeat. Skhiri combines defensive work rate with intelligent distribution.
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Wahbi Khazri
Forward
Montpellier
Experienced striker and Ligue 1 veteran who brings big-game experience and proven goalscoring quality.
One to Watch
Hannibal Mejbri
Midfielder
Burnley
Burnley's creative midfielder - composed on the ball and one of Tunisia's most exciting young talents.
Tunisia Football Culture
Tunisian Cuisine
Brik, lablabi, makloub, and harissa. The bold, spiced flavours of Tunisian football culture.
Malouf & Tunisian Pop
Traditional malouf and modern Tunisian pop. The sounds behind the Eagles of Carthage.
Eagles of Carthage Legacy
1978: first African side to win a World Cup match. Tunisia's proud tournament history.
Tunisian Fan Zones
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