Overview
Tunisia is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the North African (UNAF) zone. The men's national team, known as the Eagles of Carthage, has played 683 recorded internationals since 1957, winning 296 of them (43.3%).
Tunisia have won the Africa Cup of Nations once (2004) and also reached the final in 1965 and 1996.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup 7 times (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022 and 2026).
On current form our Elo rating places Tunisia 13th in Africa and 88th in the world.
With about 12.3 million people and its capital in Tunis, Tunisia has produced 1,000 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Tunisian footballers
Lassad NouiouiTunisia · b. 1986
Wahbi KhazriTunisia · b. 1991
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Ziad TlemçaniTunisia · b. 1963
Ferjani SassiTunisia · Al-Gharafa SC
Ellyes SkhiriTunisia · 1. FC Köln
Youssef MsakniTunisia · b. 1990
Aymen AbdennourTunisia · Rodez AF
Hannibal MejbriTunisia · Manchester United F.C.
Yassine MeriahTunisia · b. 1993
Dylan BronnTunisia · b. 1995
Hatem TrabelsiTunisia · b. 1977
Radhi JaïdiTunisia · b. 1975
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Francileudo Santos
- Wahbi Khazri
- Zoubeir Baya
- Youssef Msakni
- Ziad Jaziri
- Issam Jemâa
- Adel Sellimi
- Ali Zitouni
Where Tunisian players play
41 active Tunisian players are currently at clubs outside Tunisia. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Tunisia
Main competitions: Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1, Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2, Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 3.
- Club Africainfounded 1920
- Espérance Sportive de Tunisfounded 1919
- Étoile Sportive du Sahelfounded 1925
- CS Sfaxienfounded 1912
- Stade Tunisienfounded 1948
- CA Bizertinefounded 1928
- ES Zarzisfounded 1934
- Olympique Béjafounded 1929
- US Monastirfounded 1923
- CS Hammam-Liffounded 1944
Where Tunisian footballers are born
56 Tunisia internationals were born abroad, most often in France (44), Brazil (3), Germany (3). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Olympic Stadium of RadèsRadès
- Stade El MenzahTunis
- Stade Olympique de SousseSousse
- Stadium 15 OctoberBizerte
- Stade Mustapha Ben JannetMonastir
- Chedly Zouiten StadiumTunis
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Tunisia. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Tunisia national team?
Tunisia are nicknamed the Eagles of Carthage.
How many times have Tunisia won AFCON?
Tunisia have won the Africa Cup of Nations 1 time (2004).
Have Tunisia played at the World Cup?
Yes, Tunisia have played at 7 World Cups (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for Tunisia?
In our match database, Francileudo Santos leads with 18 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Tunisian footballer?
By international recognition, Lassad Nouioui is the best-known Tunisian footballer in our database, followed by Wahbi Khazri and Ziad Tlemçani.
What is the biggest stadium in Tunisia?
Olympic Stadium of Radès is the largest football stadium in Tunisia in our records, with a capacity of 65,000.