Country profile
Tunisia
Republic of Tunisia
Key facts
Capital
Tunis
Population
12,300,000
Confederation
CAF
FIFA code
TUN
Overview
Tunisia sits on the Mediterranean coast at the northernmost tip of Africa, a land where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome and where golden beaches meet the dunes of the Sahara.
Football is woven into the nation's fabric, and the national team — the Eagles of Carthage — carries the pride of a country that punches above its modest size on the African stage.
Football culture
Football is Tunisia's undisputed national passion, with the fierce Tunis derby between Esperance and Club Africain dividing households. Stadiums roar with ultras' choreographed displays, and the Carthage Eagles unite a politically charged nation behind a single cause.
World Cup history
Tunisia made history in 1978 as the first African side to win a World Cup match, beating Mexico. Despite repeated qualifications, they have never advanced past the group stage, though their 1-0 win over reigning champions France in 2022 remains a treasured moment.
Location
Did you know
- Tunisia was the first African nation to win a World Cup match (1978).
- Star Wars' iconic Tatooine scenes were filmed in the Tunisian desert.
- Carthage, near modern Tunis, was Rome's greatest ancient rival.
- The 2022 win over France ranks among Africa's biggest World Cup upsets.
- Esperance de Tunis is one of Africa's most decorated clubs.
From Wikipedia
Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Tunisia also shares maritime borders with Italy through the islands of Sicily and Sardinia to the…
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