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"Maaloul isn't for sale".. Sfaxien settles the debate over the Libyan offerTransfers

"Maaloul isn't for sale".. Sfaxien settles the debate over the Libyan offer

CS Sfaxien's management has turned down an official $800,000 offer from Libya's Al-Ahly Benghazi for team captain Ali Maaloul, opting to keep him amid a defensive injury crisis.

September 18, 2026
Official: Raja Casablanca sign Tunisian striker Adel Bettaieb

Official: Raja Casablanca sign Tunisian striker Adel Bettaieb

Raja Casablanca officially sign Tunisian-Moroccan forward Adel Bettaieb on a free transfer until 2028.

September 6, 2026
ES Sahel sign new foreign strikerFootball

ES Sahel sign new foreign striker

Tunisian club ES Sahel have announced the signing of a new foreign striker, a move that reflects the club's desire to strengthen its attacking line ahead of the new season.

August 4, 2026
Esperance de Tunis win their pre-season friendlyFootball

Esperance de Tunis win their pre-season friendly

Esperance Sportive de Tunis recorded an important win in their pre-season friendly, a test that allowed the coaching staff to assess player fitness ahead of the new season.

August 4, 2026
From the quarter-final to the group stage: the journey of all eight Arab teams at the 2026 World CupFIFA World Cup 2026

From the quarter-final to the group stage: the journey of all eight Arab teams at the 2026 World Cup

With a record eight Arab teams competing, campaigns ranged from Morocco's run to the quarter-final to an early group-stage exit for four nations. Here's a full rundown of every Arab team's journey at the 2026 World Cup.

July 11, 2026
2026 World Cup: African teams ranked by their FIFA prize moneyFIFA World Cup 2026

2026 World Cup: African teams ranked by their FIFA prize money

From Morocco's standout run to Tunisia's group-stage exit, here's how the ten African teams at the 2026 World Cup rank by the prize money they earned from FIFA.

July 11, 2026

Standings

PDIFFPTS
Qualification
1Netherlands3+67
2Japan3+45
3Sweden304
4Tunisia3-100
Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

Trophies

Total titles
2 titles
🏆
African Nations Championship
2011
1
Africa Cup of Nations
2004
1

History of the Tunisia national team

Founding and Early Years

The Tunisia national team, nicknamed "the Eagles of Carthage," is governed by the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF), founded in 1957, shortly after the country's independence. It quickly established itself among the respected nations of African football.

Team Evolution

A regular at World Cup finals since the 1970s, Tunisia built a reputation as a solid, consistent side on the continental and international stage.

Great Managers

Sabri Lamouchi now leads the Eagles of Carthage, continuing a tradition of head coaches who have kept Tunisia among the most consistent African nations.

Iconic Players

Tarak Dhiab, African Footballer of the Year in 1977, and Radhi Jaïdi, Tunisia's most-capped player in history with 105 caps, rank among the greatest stars of Tunisian football. Wahbi Khazri, a key forward at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, now carries that legacy forward.

Major Achievements

Tunisia won their only continental title in 2004, on home soil, beating Morocco 2-1 in the final and finishing the tournament unbeaten. At the 2026 World Cup, Tunisia were eliminated in the group stage.

The Team Today

Under Sabri Lamouchi, Tunisia rank among the respected nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.

Frequently asked questions

When is Tunisia's next match?+

Tunisia face Mali on 3 October 2026.

What is Tunisia's current standing?+

Tunisia are currently 4 in World Cup 2026 with 0 points.

When did Tunisia win their AFCON title?+

In 2004, on home soil, beating Morocco in the final.

Who is Tunisia's most-capped player?+

Radhi Jaïdi, with 105 caps.

How did Tunisia's 2026 World Cup end?+

They were eliminated in the group stage.

Who is Tunisia's current head coach?+

Sabri Lamouchi.

When was the Tunisian Football Federation founded?+

The FTF was founded in 1957.