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Tunisia

Carthage Eagles · CAF

Group H FIFA #45 0 ×🏆
World Cup Titles 0
Appearances 6
Best Finish Group stage
Coach Jalel Kadri

Tunisia at World Cup 2026

Tunisia enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group H alongside Ghana, Serbia, Algeria. Managed by Jalel Kadri, Tunisia is currently ranked #45 in the FIFA World Rankings. Wahbi Khazri is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 5 goals.

2026 World Cup Squad

Full Tunisia squad managed by Jalel Kadri.

Goalkeepers

Al-Ahli Age: 28 | Caps: 22
US Monastir Age: 30 | Caps: 15
Club Africain Age: 30 | Caps: 18

Defenders

Lorient Age: 27 | Caps: 38
Espérance Age: 32 | Caps: 65
Al Ahly Age: 35 | Caps: 88
FC Basel Age: 28 | Caps: 42
Angers Age: 28 | Caps: 15
Pyramids FC Age: 33 | Caps: 47
Club Africain Age: 29 | Caps: 28
Salernitana Age: 30 | Caps: 52

Midfielders

Union Berlin Age: 28 | Caps: 44
Eintracht Frankfurt Age: 29 | Caps: 58
Ferencváros Age: 26 | Caps: 25
Norwich City Age: 24 | Caps: 18
Al-Arabi Age: 33 | Caps: 82
Espérance Age: 31 | Caps: 68
Sevilla Age: 23 | Caps: 22

Forwards

Montpellier Age: 35 | Caps: 78
Al-Arabi Age: 34 | Caps: 98
Zamalek Age: 32 | Caps: 45
Ettifaq FC Age: 32 | Caps: 52
Odense Age: 32 | Caps: 38
Espérance Age: 31 | Caps: 28

Tunisia Fixtures — Group H

All Tunisia group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →

Tunisia vs Ghana 🇬🇭
Fri, Jun 12, 5:00 PM UTC
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Group H
Group H
Tunisia vs Serbia 🇷🇸
Wed, Jun 17, 8:00 PM UTC
Gillette Stadium, Boston
Group H
Group H
Tunisia vs Algeria 🇩🇿
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00 PM UTC
BMO Field, Toronto
Group H
Group H

Group H Standings

See full Group H standings and fixtures.

Team P W D L Pts
🇬🇭 Ghana 0 0 0 0 0
🇷🇸 Serbia 0 0 0 0 0
🇩🇿 Algeria 0 0 0 0 0
🇹🇳 Tunisia 0 0 0 0 0

Tunisia World Cup History

Tournament Record

  • Tournaments: 6
  • Titles: None
  • Runners-up: None
  • Best finish: Group stage

All-Time Stats

  • Matches: 18
  • Wins / Draws / Losses: 4 / 5 / 9
  • Win rate: 22.2%
  • Goals: 21 scored, 29 conceded
  • All-time top scorer: Wahbi Khazri (5)

Key Players to Watch

Wahbi Khazri ↗

Forward/Attacking Midfielder

Captain and most experienced player. Known for spectacular goals, including against France in 2022. Tunisia's creative spark and leader.

Ellyes Skhiri ↗

Defensive Midfielder

Plays in the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt. Provides defensive stability and distribution from deep positions.

Hannibal Mejbri ↗

Midfielder

Young talent on loan at Sevilla from Manchester United. Represents Tunisia's future with his technical ability and energy.

Tactical Analysis

Style of Play

Formation: 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1

Defensively organized with quick counter-attacks. Tunisia sits compact and looks to exploit spaces on the break, utilizing the pace of their forwards and creativity of Khazri.

Strengths

  • Strong defensive organization
  • Experienced midfield core
  • Counter-attacking threat
  • Team unity and fighting spirit

Weaknesses

  • Limited scoring options beyond Khazri
  • Lack of depth in certain positions
  • Struggles to break down deep defenses
  • Reliance on individual moments rather than sustained pressure

2026 World Cup Chances

Moderate

Tunisia faces a challenging Group H with Ghana, Serbia, and Algeria. While they have shown they can compete against top teams (defeating France in 2022), they've historically struggled to advance from the group stage. Their hopes rest on Khazri's brilliance, Skhiri's midfield control, and strong defensive organization. Advancing to the Round of 16 would be a historic achievement for the Carthage Eagles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What group is Tunisia in for World Cup 2026?
Tunisia is in Group H alongside Ghana, Serbia, and Algeria. This is a competitive group featuring three African nations and one European team, with Tunisia looking to reach the knockout stages for the first time in their history.
When does Tunisia play their first match in 2026?
Tunisia's opening match is on June 12, 2026, against Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT, 6:00 PM BST, 7:00 PM CEST).
How many World Cups has Tunisia participated in?
The 2026 World Cup will be Tunisia's 6th appearance. They previously participated in 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022. Their best achievement was defeating defending champions France 1-0 in 2022, though they still exited in the group stage.
Who is Tunisia's coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Jalel Kadri is Tunisia's head coach. He took over after the 2022 World Cup and has focused on building a younger, more dynamic squad while retaining experienced players like Wahbi Khazri and Youssef Msakni.
Who are Tunisia's key players for 2026?
Wahbi Khazri (captain and playmaker), Ellyes Skhiri (defensive midfielder at Eintracht Frankfurt), Aissa Laidouni (Union Berlin), and young talent Hannibal Mejbri (Sevilla) are Tunisia's key players to watch in 2026.

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