Tunisia qualifies for the seventh time. The "Carthage Eagles" secured their spot for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Despite never advancing past the group stage, they aim to break the curse with experience. After the 2025 AFCON, coach Sami Trabelsi resigned, replaced by Lamouchi.
Tunisia's most memorable performance was their debut in 1978. They beat Mexico 3-1 in Argentina, becoming the first African team to win a World Cup match.
In 2022, they stunned defending champions France 1-0 with a goal by Wahbi Khazri, but still finished third in their group.
Qualification was impressive: they didn't concede a single goal in 10 matches. A dramatic goal by Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane sealed their spot in the 8th round.
In Group F, they face Japan, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Schedule: June 15 vs Sweden, June 21 vs Japan, June 26 vs Netherlands.
Top scorer: Wahbi Khazri (3 goals). Most appearances: Kaies Ghodhbane and Riadh Bouazizi (8 matches each).
