Tunisia
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Tunisia's 2026 World Cup Campaign
Tunisia arrived at the World Cup 2026 with a flawless qualifying record in the African zone, topping their group with 28 points from 10 matches. They won nine games, drew once, and impressively kept a clean sheet throughout, conceding no goals while scoring 22. Their form was impeccable, with five home wins and four away victories, showcasing a balanced and resilient side.
However, the World Cup group stage has proven a sterner test. In their opening fixture in Group F, Tunisia suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat, which leaves them bottom of the group after one match. While the result was disappointing, it’s worth remembering their prior World Cup experiences have all ended at the group stage, so the challenge remains to break new ground on football's biggest stage.
Looking ahead, Tunisia will be keen to regroup and give a more robust performance against Japan at home. With their qualifying form in mind, there's every reason to expect they will not go quietly into the night, aiming to make their mark beyond the group phase for the first time.
Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 |  Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
28
PPG (last 5)
3.00
Squad pedigree
6 of 13 squad players (46%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 47Points trajectory
Rank 47FIFA world ranking
#58
Manager
H. Renard
France
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Tunisia's Form Story in World Cup 2026
Tunisia arrived at the World Cup 2026 with a sparkling qualifying campaign behind them, unbeaten in ten games and boasting an impeccable defensive record with zero goals conceded. Their form was impeccable, winning nine and drawing one, demonstrating remarkable consistency and conceding no points to defeat.
However, the group stage has proven a different kettle of fish. After a heavy 5-1 loss in their opening match, Tunisia find themselves bottom of Group F, with a goal difference reflecting a tough introduction to the tournament. Their qualifying dominance hasn’t quite translated to the world stage yet, but with their next fixture at home against Japan, there’s a chance to steady the ship.
In summary, Tunisia’s season shape is defined by a flawless qualifying streak but a challenging start to the World Cup 2026 proper, showing that even the most consistent form can face a reality check on football’s biggest stage.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Tunisia's Home and Away Form
Tunisia has shown a rather impressive defensive record throughout their qualifying campaign for the World Cup 2026, keeping clean sheets both at home and away. They have managed to score 13 goals on home soil and 9 on the road, maintaining an unwavering zero goals conceded in both scenarios. The consistency in defence is notable, with five clean sheets at home and an equal number away, hinting at a disciplined and organised backline.
Their undefeated streak, boasting nine wins and a single draw overall, suggests they are comfortable both in front of their own fans and when travelling. However, their recent World Cup group stage loss to Sweden indicates that replicating their qualification form on the biggest stage may require a bit more magic. Still, the home advantage against Japan could be key to bouncing back.
Fipster's Record with Tunisia
Tunisia's track record with Fipster this campaign is still in its infancy, with just one scored fixture so far. The model has managed a tidy tick, avoiding any misses or stars for now. It seems Fipster is still finding its feet with the Carthage Eagles, so expect its predictions to sharpen as Tunisia continues their World Cup 2026 journey.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  C. AbdelmouhibGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  A. DahmenGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  S. Ben HsanGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  M. TalbiDefender | Defender |  Lorient |  Ligue 1 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 2610 | 6.90 |
| 4 |  O. RekikDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  A. ArousDefender | Defender |  Kasımpaşa |  Süper Lig | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1672 | 6.82 |
| 6 |  D. BronnDefender | Defender |  Servette FC |  UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  A. Ben HmidaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  M. NeffatiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | R. ChikhaouiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  A. AbdiMidfielder | Midfielder |  Nice | Ligue 1 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1210 | 6.66 |
| 7 |  E. AchouriMidfielder | Midfielder |  FC Copenhagen | UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  M. Ben OuanesMidfielder | Midfielder | Kasımpaşa | Süper Lig | 28 | 2 | 6 | 2285 | 6.78 |
| 13 |  R. KhediraMidfielder | Midfielder |  Union Berlin |  Bundesliga | 32 | 5 | 1 | 2835 | 6.67 |
| 15 |  H. MahmoudMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  E. SkhiriMidfielder | Midfielder |  Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1450 | 6.76 |
| 20 |  Y. ValeryMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2050 | 6.64 |
| 8 |  E. SaadAttacker | Attacker | — | — | 14 | 0 | 0 | 499 | 6.74 |
| 9 |  H. MastouriAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  H. MejbriAttacker | Attacker |  Burnley |  Premier League | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1253 | 6.78 |
| 11 |  Ismaël GharbiAttacker | Attacker |  FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 6.20 |
| 14 | K. AyariAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  R. ElloumiAttacker | Attacker |  Vancouver Whitecaps |  Major League Soccer | 14 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 6.51 |
| 19 |  F. ChaouatAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  A. Ben SlimaneAttacker | Attacker |  Norwich |  Championship | 28 | 5 | 2 | 1235 | 6.76 |
| 26 |  S. TounektiAttacker | Attacker |  Celtic |  Premiership | 29 | 2 | 2 | 1515 | 6.96 |
