Tunisia World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Tunisia are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group K alongside Poland, Iran, Haiti. Here is everything you need to know about Tunisia’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Tunisia World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | CAF |
| FIFA Ranking | #44 |
| Group | Group K |
| Group Opponents | Poland, Iran, Haiti |
| Head Coach | Jalel Kadri |
| Star Player | Hannibal Mejbri |
| World Cup Appearances | 6 |
| Best Result | Group Stage |
Tunisia 2026 World Cup Squad
Tunisia named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen, Mouez Hassen, Bechir Ben Said
Defenders: Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Wajdi Kechrida, Ali Maaloul, Nader Ghandri
Midfielders: Hannibal Mejbri, Youssef Msakni, Anis Ben Slimane, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Ellyes Skhiri
Forwards: Wahbi Khazri, Issam Jebali, Seifeddine Jaziri, Taha Yassine Khenissi, Naïm Sliti
Tunisia World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | Tunisia vs Poland | TBC |
| June 17 | Tunisia vs Iran | TBC |
| June 22 | Tunisia vs Haiti | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Hannibal Mejbri
The Manchester United midfielder is the most exciting young Tunisian player in a generation. His energy, technical quality and ability to influence games from central midfield make him the cornerstone of Tunisia’s future and their most important current player.
Ellyes Skhiri
The Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder is Tunisia’s most reliable and consistent performer in the centre of the pitch. His defensive work rate and ability to win the ball make him an essential shield for the back four in every match.
Issam Jebali
The experienced striker is Tunisia’s primary goal threat. His movement, link-up play and ability to score crucial goals make him the focal point of the Tunisian attack and the player defenders fear most.
Tunisia World Cup History
Tunisia have appeared at six World Cups, making their debut in 1978 when they became the first African team to win a World Cup match. At the 2022 World Cup they produced a famous victory over France but were unable to advance from their group. They are a consistent African qualifying nation and always competitive at major tournaments.
How Did Tunisia Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Tunisia qualified through CAF African qualifying, topping their group with an impressive campaign. They are one of the most consistent qualifiers in African football and have built a solid squad capable of competing at the World Cup level.
Tunisia World Cup 2026 Prediction
Tunisia have a very competitive Group K with Poland and Iran. All three teams are capable of qualifying and Tunisia will need to perform in every match to advance. Hannibal Mejbri’s performances will be key to whether Tunisia can cause an upset and reach the Round of 32.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Tunisia at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
