Tunisia

Where to Watch – Streaming Options

ServiceTypeCostDetails
Watania TV Free TND 0 Tunisia's national public broadcaster airs selected World Cup matches free-to-air via sub-licensing arrangements, including all Les Aigles de Carthage national team fixtures. Group F games include Tunisia vs Sweden (June 14, Monterrey), vs Japan (June 20) and vs Netherlands (June 25, Kansas City). Available via standard TV reception and the Watania website.
beIN Sports Paid Est. ~60–120 TND/month Exclusive MENA rights holder for all 104 World Cup matches. Broadcasts in Arabic and English across beIN Sports HD and MAX channels. Available via satellite and cable operators in Tunisia. The only way to watch every single match. Contact your local provider for current pricing.
TOD TV Paid ~$11 USD/month (North Africa rate) beIN Sports Group's streaming platform — all 104 matches live and on-demand. No satellite dish required. Stream via the TOD TV app on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web. Arabic and English commentary available. Ideal for cord-cutters in Tunisia who want the full beIN Sports World Cup experience without a satellite installation.
Tunisia National Football Team – FIFA Ranking #29 · World Cup 2026
FIFA Ranking
#29[1]
World Cup Appearances
Best Result
Group Stage
Famous 2022 win vs France

Country

  • CapitalTunis
  • Population~12 million
  • ContinentAfrica
  • ConfederationCAF
  • National associationFTF – Fédération Tunisienne de Football

World Cup history

  • Titles: 0
    Tunisia has never won the FIFA World Cup
  • Total appearances: 6[2]
    Africa's first World Cup winner — beat Mexico 3–1 in 1978 for the continent's first-ever victory. Six appearances across five decades of competition
  • 1978
    Africa's first World Cup win
    Historic 3–1 victory over Mexico — the first win for an African nation at the World Cup finals, a landmark moment for the continent
  • 2022
    Group stage — beat France
    Defeated reigning world champions France 1–0 in the final group game — the result meant nothing for qualification but everything for national pride
  • 2026
    Group F — Netherlands, Japan, Sweden[3]
    Tunisia arrive as the group underdogs — but their defensive organisation and game-by-game mentality make them capable of a surprise

Head coach

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Jalel Kadri
Since 2021[4]

Tunisian coach who oversees a disciplined and defensively compact national side. Known for hard work, organisation and a never-say-die attitude — the qualities that have made Tunisia consistently competitive despite limited resources. Guided Tunisia through AFCON and into 2026 qualification.[5]

Key players

Winger / Attacker

Youssef Msakni ↗

Creative and experienced attacker — a veteran of multiple World Cups and a long-standing inspiration for Tunisian football. Brings technical quality, leadership and the big-game experience no other Tunisian player can match.

Playmaker

Wahbi Khazri ↗

Gifted playmaker with Ligue 1 experience who brings creativity, leadership and the ability to make things happen in tight spaces. A key figure in Tunisia's attacking threat and one of the team's most important personalities.

Centre-back

Dylan Bronn ↗

Solid and reliable centre-back who has impressed in Serie A. Brings physical presence, composure and the defensive authority Tunisia need to stay compact in a tough Group F.

Midfielder

Ellyes Skhiri ↗

Combative central midfielder with Bundesliga experience at Köln and Eintracht Frankfurt. Brings defensive steel, energy and the ball-winning quality that shields Tunisia's back line throughout a tournament.

© 2026 Tunisia Football Team Profile