Their Group at World Cup 2026
Tunisia: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If Tunisia finish in the top two of Group F, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
Tunisia at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
Tunisia are North Africa's most consistent World Cup qualifiers and bring tournament-hardened experience to Group F. Their 2022 campaign, which included a famous victory over France, showed that Tunisia can produce results against elite competition. Against the Netherlands and Japan the margin is tight, but Tunisia's ability to compact deep and threaten on the counter is a template that has worked at this level before.
Players to Watch
- Youssef Msakni: veteran captain whose big-game composure remains central to everything Tunisia build.
- Hannibal Mejbri: Premier League-caliber midfielder adding technical quality to a side built on resilience.
Path to the Final
A point against Sweden plus a result against either top seed is the realistic path to advancement.
World Cup History
Tunisia make their seventh World Cup appearance, with the group stage their ceiling so far across multiple campaigns.
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Build My Bracket →Tunisia World Cup 2026 FAQ
- Is Tunisia in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Tunisia qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group F alongside Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden. Their first match is on Mon, June 15, 2026.
- What group is Tunisia in at World Cup 2026?
- Tunisia are in Group F at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains Netherlands (FIFA #7), Japan (FIFA #18), Sweden (FIFA #33).
- When does Tunisia play at World Cup 2026?
- Tunisia play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Mon, June 15, 2026 vs Sweden at BBVA · Monterrey. Matchday 2: Sun, June 21, 2026 vs Japan at BBVA · Monterrey. Matchday 3: Thu, June 25, 2026 vs Netherlands at Arrowhead · KC. All times are UTC.
- What are Tunisia's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- Tunisia's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Mon, June 15, 2026 vs Sweden at BBVA · Monterrey. Matchday 2: Sun, June 21, 2026 vs Japan at BBVA · Monterrey. Matchday 3: Thu, June 25, 2026 vs Netherlands at Arrowhead · KC. Tunisia must finish in the top two of Group F to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has Tunisia been to the World Cup?
- Tunisia are appearing at the World Cup for the 7th time in 2026. Their best World Cup result is: Group stage (multiple).