FIFA World Cup 2026
Tunisia at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Tunisia is the smallest country in North Africa, a republic on the Mediterranean with Arabic as its official language, Tunis as its capital, ancient Carthaginian and Roman layers and a coast that long hosted cosmopolitan Arab–Berber urban culture.
Tunisia have never lifted the trophy, but their best run is as World Cup group-stage regulars (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022) across 6 World Cup appearances. At the World Cup, Wahbi Khazri features prominently in the scoring charts for Tunisia with 3 goals. All-time, Issam Jemaa leads Tunisia's senior men's scoring list with 36 goals.
At World Cup 2026, Tunisia line up in Group F as CAF representatives from Africa. Group-stage fixtures against Netherlands, Japan and Sweden open a competitive first-round schedule.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tunis
- Continent
- Africa
- Federation
- CAF (Africa)
- Group
- F
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #41
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1956
- Population
- 12,459,000
- Languages
- Arabic (official)
- Currency
- Tunisian dinar (TND)
- Area
- 163,610 km²
- Highest point
- Jebel ech Chambi (1,544 m)
- Climate
- Mediterranean coast; hot steppe and desert interior south
- Land borders
- Algeria, Libya
Football facts
- Appearances
- 6
- Best result
- Group stage (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022)
- Top scorer
- Wahbi Khazri (3)
- Debut
- 1978
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: red
World Cup history
6 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Group stage |
| 2018 | Group stage |
| 2006 | Group stage |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 1998 | Group stage |
| 1978 | Group stage |
Frequently asked questions
- Has Tunisia ever won the FIFA World Cup?
- No. Tunisia have not won the men's World Cup; their best finish is World Cup group-stage regulars (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022).
- Which group is Tunisia in at World Cup 2026?
- Tunisia are in Group F. Group opponents include Netherlands, Japan, Sweden.
- What is the capital of Tunisia?
- The capital city is Tunis.
- Which FIFA confederation does Tunisia belong to?
- Tunisia compete under CAF (Africa).
- How many World Cups has Tunisia played before 2026?
- Tunisia had appeared in 6 FIFA World Cups prior to qualifying for 2026.
- Who is Tunisia's all-time leading goal scorer?
- Issam Jemaa leads Tunisia's senior men's national team with 36 goals in FIFA-recognised matches.