Tunisia

Discover Túnez’s 2026 World Cup journey in Group F. FIFA ranking 30, key players, and their quest to reach the knockout stage for the first time. DESCRIPTION: Túnez, known as the Eagles of Carthage, enter the 2026 World Cup with a blend of resilience and tactical discipline. Ranked 30th in the FIFA World Rankings, they have appeared in six previous World Cups (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022), famously winning their first match in 1978 against Mexico. Despite consistent qualification, they have never advanced past the group stage, making 2026 a historic opportunity to break that barrier. Playing with a compact, defensively solid structure under manager Jalel Kadri, Túnez relies on quick transitions and set-piece efficiency. Their strength lies in a disciplined backline and midfield engines like Ellyes Skhiri and Aïssa Laïdouni, who disrupt opponents and launch counters. Up front, the emergence of young attackers adds unpredictability, though finishing remains an area for improvement. In Group F, they will face teams that demand both organization and tactical flexibility. Expectations for 2026 are cautiously optimistic. Túnez’s key strength is their collective spirit and ability to grind out results against higher-ranked sides, as seen in their 2022 draw with Denmark and win over France. To advance, they must convert defensive solidity into goals, particularly against the group’s top seeds. A deep run would mark the greatest achievement in Tunisian football history.