World Cup history
Tunisia (Les Aigles de Carthage) has appeared at 6 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Group stage. Founded in 1957, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the CAF pool, coached by Sami Trabelsi.
- World Cup appearances6
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishGroup stage
- Head coachSami Trabelsi
- Founded1957
- FIFACAF
Star players
- Hannibal Mejbri
- Wahbi Khazri
- Ellyes Skhiri
- Aïssa Laïdouni
- Mohamed Dräger
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Tunisia won the World Cup?
Tunisia has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Group stage.
Who is the head coach of Tunisia?
Sami Trabelsi leads Tunisia into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Tunisia played in the World Cup?
Tunisia has appeared 6 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Tunisia's star players?
Hannibal Mejbri, Wahbi Khazri, Ellyes Skhiri, Aïssa Laïdouni, Mohamed Dräger.
What confederation does Tunisia represent?
Tunisia plays in the CAF confederation.
When does Tunisia play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Tunisia's nickname?
Les Aigles de Carthage
Plan your Tunisia World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
