Has Tunisia ever advanced past the World Cup group stage?

No — they have been Africa's most consistent qualifiers but have not yet broken through to the knockout rounds.

Who is Tunisia's best player at 2026?

Hannibal Mejbri — the 22-year-old midfielder is the most exciting Tunisian talent in years.

Did Tunisia beat France at the 2022 World Cup?

Yes — a 1–0 win in the final group game, though both teams were already eliminated at that point.

Who coaches Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup?

Jalel Kadri, who restored Tunisian football pride after the 2022 disappointment.

Can Tunisia advance from Group C?

It's tough against Belgium and Canada, but their defensive solidity and team spirit make them capable of an upset.

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FIFA Ranking #35 · 6 World Cups · Best: Group Stage

Tunisia's shock 1–0 win over France in their final 2022 group game — though it counted for nothing on qualification — lit a fire under African football. Kadri's team are well-organized, hard to beat, and carry genuine belief that they can spring an upset in Group C.

🧑‍💼Coach: Jalel Kadri

⚽Formation: 4-2-3-1

🗓️Group stage: June 14 – June 25

Group F opponents

Group stage · ends Jul 2

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Key Players

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Ellyes Skhiri

⭐ Star Player

Eintracht Frankfurt

Midfielder

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Frankfurt's combative midfielder who covers ground relentlessly and provides the defensive shield Tunisia need at this level.

Hannibal Mejbri

Burnley

Midfielder

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The most exciting young talent in Tunisian football — technically brilliant and an emotional leader despite his age.

Anis Ben Slimane

Brøndby IF

Attacking Midfielder

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Creative midfielder capable of key passes and long-range goals; the creative engine behind Tunisia's attack.

Montassar Talbi

Lorient

Centre-Back

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Commanding centre-back who gave a memorable performance at the 2022 World Cup where Tunisia beat France 1–0.

Group F Schedule

All times local to venue. Group stage results determine knockout seedings.

Matchday 1June 14, 2026

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Sweden

FIFA #29

Estadio BBVA

Monterrey, Mexico

Sweden team guide →Match preview →

Matchday 2June 20, 2026

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Japan

FIFA #16

Estadio BBVA

Monterrey, Mexico

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Matchday 3June 25, 2026

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Netherlands

FIFA #8

Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City, MO

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Tunisia first qualified for the World Cup in 1978 and have been Africa's most consistent qualifiers. They have never advanced past the group stage but produced a famous group-stage win over France in 2022. Hannibal Mejbri's generation represents their most technically gifted squad ever.