Tunisia national football team
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The Tunisia national football team , nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage (The Eagles of Carthage), is the national team of Tunisia
and is controlled by the Fédération Tunisienne de Football
. They have qualified for four FIFA World Cup
s, the first one in 1978
, but have yet to make it out of the first round. Nevertheless, they created history in that 1978 tournament in Argentina
by becoming the first African
side to win a World Cup match, beating Mexico
3–1. They also held defending champions West Germany
to a goalless draw before bowing out. They have since qualified for the three tournaments in succession, in 1998
, 2002
and 2006
: they were the only African team to appear at both the 2002 and 2006 tournaments.
Tunisia also won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2004, when they hosted the tournament.
. They became the first African team to win a World Cup game, defeating Mexico
3–1 in Rosario
. A 1–0 defeat to 1974 semi-finalists Poland
followed, but although The Eagles Of Carthage then held reigning champions West Germany to a 0–0 draw, they failed to reach the next stage. Tunisia failed to qualify for the World Cup again until twenty years later.
and 1–0 by Colombia
to eliminate them at the group stage. Their only point was in a 1–1 draw with Romania
.
, but a Raouf Bouzaiene free kick gave them a 1–1 draw against Belgium. Their final game resulted in a 2–0 defeat to co-hosts Japan, meaning they were knocked out in the group stages.
, which they hosted. The tournament started with a 2–1 win over Rwanda
in Rades. That was followed by a 3–0 win against DR Congo and a 1–1 draw with Guinea. The quarter-finals saw them beat Senegal
1–0, and the semi-final against favourites Nigeria
went to penalties after both Jay-Jay Okocha
and Tunisia captain Khaled Badra
scored from the spot during normal time. Ali Boumnijel
saved Peter Odemwingie
's strike, and Karim Haggui scored the winning spot kick to send the host nation through to their third Nations Cup final. The final was against local rivals Morocco, and Brazilian-born striker Francileudo Santos
put The Eagles Of Carthage 1–0 ahead on 4 minutes, Morocco equalised just before half-time, but Ziad Jaziri made the score 2–1 on 51 minutes to win the tournament for Tunisia.
2–2, but lost their second match to Spain
3–1 and lost their last group match to Ukraine
with a 1–0 defeat ending their 2006 World Cup.
(1956–57) Hachemi Cherif (1957–60) Milan Kristic
(1960–61) Frane Matošić
(1961–63) André Gérard
(1963–65) Mokhtar Ben Nacef (1965–68) Rado Radocijic (1968–69) Beogovic Sereta (1969) Rado Radocijic (1970) Hameur Hizem
(1970–74)
André Nagy
(1974–75) Abdelmajid Chetali
(1975–78) Hameur Hizem
(1978–79) Ahmed Dhib
(1979–80) Hameur Hizem
(1980–81) Ryszard Kulesza
(1981–83) Youssef Zouaoui
(1984–86) Jean Vincent (1986–87) Taoufik Ben Othman
(1987–88) Antoni Piechniczek
(1988)
Mokhtar Tlili
(1988–89) Antoni Piechniczek
(1989) Mrad Moujab (1989–93) Youssef Zouaoui
(1993–94) Faouzi Benzarti
(1994) Henryk Kasperczak
(1994–98) Francesco Scoglio (1998–01) Eckhard Krautzun
(2001) Henri Michel
(2001–02) Ammar Souayah
(2002)
Youssef Zouaoui
(2002) Roger Lemerre (2002–08) Humberto Coelho (2008–09) Faouzi Benzarti
(2009–10) Sami Trabelsi
(2010) Bertrand Marchand
(2010) Faouzi Benzarti
(2011) Ammar Souayah
(2011) Sami Trabelsi
(2011–)
against Algeria
on November 12, 2011.
Caps and goals updated as October 8, 2011.
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Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
and is controlled by the Fédération Tunisienne de Football
Fédération Tunisienne de Football
The Fédération Tunisienne de Football is the governing body of football in Tunisia. It was established in 1956.-Clubs:Clubs that have participated in the Division Nationale de Football between 1956 and 1996:*AMS Association Mégrine Sportive...
. They have qualified for four FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
s, the first one in 1978
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
, but have yet to make it out of the first round. Nevertheless, they created history in that 1978 tournament in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
by becoming the first African
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
side to win a World Cup match, beating Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
3–1. They also held defending champions West Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
to a goalless draw before bowing out. They have since qualified for the three tournaments in succession, in 1998
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
, 2002
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
and 2006
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
: they were the only African team to appear at both the 2002 and 2006 tournaments.
Tunisia also won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2004, when they hosted the tournament.
1978 World Cup
Tunisia's first World Cup was the 1978 competition held in ArgentinaArgentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
. They became the first African team to win a World Cup game, defeating Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
3–1 in Rosario
Rosario
Rosario is the largest city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located northwest of Buenos Aires, on the western shore of the Paraná River and has 1,159,004 residents as of the ....
. A 1–0 defeat to 1974 semi-finalists Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
followed, but although The Eagles Of Carthage then held reigning champions West Germany to a 0–0 draw, they failed to reach the next stage. Tunisia failed to qualify for the World Cup again until twenty years later.
1998 World Cup
Adel Sellimi's team were beaten 2–0 by EnglandEngland national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
and 1–0 by Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
to eliminate them at the group stage. Their only point was in a 1–1 draw with Romania
Romania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
.
2002 World Cup
Tunisia reached their second successive World Cup, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. They started with a 2–0 loss against RussiaRussia national football team
The Russia national football team represents Russia in association football and is controlled by the Russian Football Union , the governing body for football in Russia. Russia's home grounds are Luzhniki Stadium, Lokomotiv Stadium , and Petrovsky Stadium in St.Petersburg and their head coach is...
, but a Raouf Bouzaiene free kick gave them a 1–1 draw against Belgium. Their final game resulted in a 2–0 defeat to co-hosts Japan, meaning they were knocked out in the group stages.
2004 African Nations Cup
Tunisia's first major honour was the 2004 African Cup of Nations2004 African Cup of Nations
The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 2002, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four...
, which they hosted. The tournament started with a 2–1 win over Rwanda
Rwanda national football team
The Rwanda national football team, nicknamed Amavubi , is the national team of Rwanda and is controlled by the Fédération Rwandaise de Football Amateur...
in Rades. That was followed by a 3–0 win against DR Congo and a 1–1 draw with Guinea. The quarter-finals saw them beat Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
1–0, and the semi-final against favourites Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
went to penalties after both Jay-Jay Okocha
Jay-Jay Okocha
Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is known for his stepovers, skill, technique, and being 'so good that they named him twice'...
and Tunisia captain Khaled Badra
Khaled Badra
Khaled Badra is a retired Tunisian footballer, who recently retired from international football, he last played for Tunisian League side Espérance of Tunis...
scored from the spot during normal time. Ali Boumnijel
Ali Boumnijel
Ali Boumnijel is a retired Tunisian football goalkeeper.The Tunisian international began his career in FC Gueugnon in France, however without playing any games. His first game as a professional footballer came on October 20, 1991 for AS Nancy in a 1:3 loss to AJ Auxerre. Afterwards he returned to...
saved Peter Odemwingie
Peter Odemwingie
Peter Osaze Odemwingie is a footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Premier League side West Bromwich Albion. His name, Osaze, means "God chooses "....
's strike, and Karim Haggui scored the winning spot kick to send the host nation through to their third Nations Cup final. The final was against local rivals Morocco, and Brazilian-born striker Francileudo Santos
Francileudo Santos
Francileudo Silva dos Santos , simply known as Santos is a Brazilian-born Tunisian football player.-Career:He was discovered by Belgian club Standard Liège while playing in Brazil for minor club Sampaio Correa...
put The Eagles Of Carthage 1–0 ahead on 4 minutes, Morocco equalised just before half-time, but Ziad Jaziri made the score 2–1 on 51 minutes to win the tournament for Tunisia.
2006 World Cup
Tunisia drew their opening game against Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
2–2, but lost their second match to Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
3–1 and lost their last group match to Ukraine
Ukraine national football team
The Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. After Ukrainian Independence and breakaway from the Soviet Union, they played their first match against Hungary on 29 April 1992...
with a 1–0 defeat ending their 2006 World Cup.
2010 World Cup Qualifications
Tunisia lead Group B in the third round of qualifications, gaining two draws against Nigeria and two wins over Kenya, but lost their final game in the group 1–0 to Mozambique, while Nigeria beat Kenya 3–2 to top the group by a single point.World Cup record
FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body... |
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1930 1930 FIFA World Cup The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930... |
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1934 1934 FIFA World Cup The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Italy from 27 May to 10 June 1934.... |
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1938 1938 FIFA World Cup The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third staging of the World Cup, and was held in France from 4 June to 19 June. Italy retained the championship, beating Hungary 4–2 in the final.-Host selection:... |
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1950 1950 FIFA World Cup The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II... |
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1954 1954 FIFA World Cup The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game... |
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1958 1958 FIFA World Cup The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European... |
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1962 1962 FIFA World Cup The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||
1966 1966 FIFA World Cup The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as... |
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1970 1970 FIFA World Cup The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||
1974 1974 FIFA World Cup The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded... |
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1978 1978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth... |
Group Stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
1982 1982 FIFA World Cup The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:... |
Did Not Qualify | |||||||
1986 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially... |
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1990 1990 FIFA World Cup The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated... |
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1994 1994 FIFA World Cup The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988... |
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1998 1998 FIFA World Cup The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final... |
Group Stage | 26th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
2002 2002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0... |
Group Stage | 29th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
2006 2006 FIFA World Cup The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six... |
Group Stage | 24th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
2010 2010 FIFA World Cup The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010... |
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2014 2014 FIFA World Cup The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014.... |
To Be Determined | |||||||
2018 2018 FIFA World Cup The bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups was the process by which the locations for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups were selected. The process began officially in March 2009; eleven bids from thirteen countries were received, including one which was withdrawn and one that was... |
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2022 2022 FIFA World Cup The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the 22nd FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that is scheduled to take place in 2022 in Qatar. The competition is scheduled to take place in June and July, although proposals have been made for a winter season. The tournament will involve... |
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Total | Group Stage | 4/19 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 17 |
FIFA World Cup History | |||
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Year | Round | Score | Result |
1978 1978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth... |
Round 1 | 3 – 1 | Win |
Round 1 | 0 – 1 | Loss | |
Round 1 | 0 – 0 | Draw | |
1998 1998 FIFA World Cup The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final... |
Round 1 | 0 – 2 | Loss |
Round 1 | 0 – 1 | Loss | |
Round 1 | 1 – 1 | Draw | |
2002 2002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0... |
Round 1 | 0 – 2 | Loss |
Round 1 | 1 – 1 | Draw | |
Round 1 | 0 – 2 | Loss | |
2006 2006 FIFA World Cup The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six... |
Round 1 | 2 – 2 | Draw |
Round 1 | 1 – 3 | Loss | |
Round 1 | 0 – 1 | Loss | |
FIFA Confederations Cup record
Year | Round | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
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Saudi Arabia 1992 1992 King Fahd Cup -Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Goalscorers:2 goals Gabriel Batistuta Bruce Murray1 goal Alberto Acosta Ricardo Altamirano... to Early Modern France 2003 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup football tournament was the sixth FIFA Confederations Cup, held in France in June 2003. France retained the title they had won in 2001, but the tournament was overshadowed by the death of Cameroon player Marc-Vivien Foé, who died of heart failure in his side's... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
Germany 2005 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup -Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack... |
Round 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
South Africa 2009 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup was the eighth Confederations Cup, and was held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009 as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The draw was held on 22 November 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The opening match was played at Ellis Park... |
Did not qualify | ||||||
Total | 1/8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
African Nations Cup record
African Cup of Nations African Cup of Nations The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been... |
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Titles: 1 Appearances: 14 |
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Sudan 1957 | Did not enter | Ethiopia 1976 | Did not qualify | Tunisia 1994 | Round 1 | ||||
Egypt 1959 | Did not enter | Ghana 1978 | Fourth place | South Africa 1996 | Runners up | ||||
Ethiopia 1962 | Third place | Nigeria 1980 | Withdrew | Burkina Faso 1998 | Quarter-finals | ||||
Ghana 1963 | |Round 1 | 1982 | Round 1 | Ghana Nigeria 2000 | Fourth place | ||||
Tunisia 1965 | Runners up | Côte d'Ivoire 1984 | Did not qualify | Mali 2002 | Round 1 | ||||
Ethiopia 1968 | Did not qualify | Egypt 1986 | Did not qualify | Tunisia 2004 | Champions | ||||
Sudan 1970 | Did not enter | Morocco 1988 | Did not qualify | Egypt 2006 | Quarter-finals | ||||
Cameroon 1972 | Did not qualify | Algeria 1990 | Did not qualify | Ghana 2008 2008 African Cup of Nations The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football . The tournament was staged at... |
Quarter-finals | ||||
Egypt 1974 | Did not enter | Senegal 1992 | Did not qualify | Angola 2010 2010 African Cup of Nations The 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the Orange Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 27th Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football championship of Africa... |
Round 1 | ||||
African Nations Championship record
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Côte d'Ivoire 2009 | Did not qualify | ||||||
Sudan 2011 2011 African Nations Championship The 2011 African Nations Championship was the second edition of the African Nations Championship tournament. Each participating nation was represented by players who play in their respective local divisions. The competition was hosted in Sudan from February 4 to 25, 2011... |
Champions | ||||||
South Africa 2014 2014 African Nations Championship The 2014 African Nations Championship will be the third edition of the African Nations Championship in football. The tournament will take place in South Africa.Originally, the tournament was to be hosted in Libya.-Qualified nations:... |
holders | ||||||
Coaches
Rachid TurkiRachid Turki
Rachid Turki was a Tunisian football manager. He was the first manager of the Tunisia national football team. He also coached CA Bizerte.-References:...
(1956–57) Hachemi Cherif (1957–60) Milan Kristic
Milan Kristić
Milan Kristić was the a Yugoslav football coach who managed the Tunisia national football team from 1960 to 1961. He led the Tunisian side which competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, where they suffered three defeats to Poland, Argentina and Denmark and exited the tournament in the group...
(1960–61) Frane Matošić
Frane Matošic
Frane Matošić was a Croatian football player and coach. Born in Split, he played on the position of the striker.He was the best goalscorer of HNK Hajduk Split of all times and its biggest football player legend....
(1961–63) André Gérard
André Gérard
André Gérard is French former footballer and football manager.He played as a goalkeeper for Bordeaux.In France, he coached Bordeaux, FC Nancy, Toulon, Stade Français and Rouen. He also had a stint for Tunisia.-References:...
(1963–65) Mokhtar Ben Nacef (1965–68) Rado Radocijic (1968–69) Beogovic Sereta (1969) Rado Radocijic (1970) Hameur Hizem
Hameur Hizem
Hameur Hizem is a former Tunisian football manager. He coached the Tunisia national football team.-References:...
(1970–74)
André Nagy
Andrej Prean Nagy
Andrej Prean Nagy also referred to as André Nagy or Andras Nagy, was a Romanian-born Hungarian footballer and coach. As a player Nagy played for both Ferencváros and Hungary....
(1974–75) Abdelmajid Chetali
Abdelmajid Chetali
Abdelmajid Chetali is a Tunisian former footballer and manager. As a player he played for the Tunisian national team in 70 matches, scoring 4 goals, and as a manager, he led them in their first ever World Cup appearance in 1978, where Tunisia became the first African team to win a World Cup...
(1975–78) Hameur Hizem
Hameur Hizem
Hameur Hizem is a former Tunisian football manager. He coached the Tunisia national football team.-References:...
(1978–79) Ahmed Dhib
Ahmed Dhib
Ahmed Dhib was a Tunisian football manager. He coached the Tunisia national football team. He also coached CO Transports and Club Sportif de Hammam-Lif.-References:...
(1979–80) Hameur Hizem
Hameur Hizem
Hameur Hizem is a former Tunisian football manager. He coached the Tunisia national football team.-References:...
(1980–81) Ryszard Kulesza
Ryszard Kulesza
Ryszard Kulesza was a Polish footballer, coach and official, one of managers of the Poland national football team. His father was killed during Warsaw Uprising, and Kulesza himself, who was 13, was very lucky to survive, as a German soldier threw him under a passing tank...
(1981–83) Youssef Zouaoui
Youssef Zouaoui
Youssef Zouaoui, is a Tunisian footballer. Since 1983, he has played for major clubs and national teams. He was also a big player in the CA Bizerte , and remains the second leading scorer in the club's history....
(1984–86) Jean Vincent (1986–87) Taoufik Ben Othman
Taoufik Ben Othman
Taoufik Ben Othman is a Tunisian football player and coach.He began his career very young at the Muslim club and joined the junior individual selections. In 1958-1959 he participated in the first promotion of his club among the elite and is still there to help win the cups and the lead if necessary...
(1987–88) Antoni Piechniczek
Antoni Piechniczek
Antoni Piechniczek is a retired Polish football player and a football manager. Since 2007 he is a Polish senator.- Player career :...
(1988)
Mokhtar Tlili
Mokhtar Tlili
Mokhtar Tlili was a Tunisian football manager. He coached the Tunisia national football team.-References:...
(1988–89) Antoni Piechniczek
Antoni Piechniczek
Antoni Piechniczek is a retired Polish football player and a football manager. Since 2007 he is a Polish senator.- Player career :...
(1989) Mrad Moujab (1989–93) Youssef Zouaoui
Youssef Zouaoui
Youssef Zouaoui, is a Tunisian footballer. Since 1983, he has played for major clubs and national teams. He was also a big player in the CA Bizerte , and remains the second leading scorer in the club's history....
(1993–94) Faouzi Benzarti
Faouzi Benzarti
Faouzi Benzarti , , is a Tunisian former footballer and currently works as coach. He is recently manager of the Club Africain...
(1994) Henryk Kasperczak
Henryk Kasperczak
Henryk Wojciech Kasperczak is a Polish football manager and a football player.As a player, Kasperczak took part in two FIFA World Cups with Poland, achieving third place in 1974, as well as a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.As a manager, Kasperczak enjoyed most...
(1994–98) Francesco Scoglio (1998–01) Eckhard Krautzun
Eckhard Krautzun
Eckhard Krautzun is a German football coach and former football player.-Managerial career:As a player, Krautzun turned out for Union Solingen, Rheydter SV, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Young Fellows Zürich and TeBe Berlin. As well as a manager, Krautzun has acted as a technical director and scout...
(2001) Henri Michel
Henri Michel
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(2001–02) Ammar Souayah
Ammar Souayah
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(2002)
Youssef Zouaoui
Youssef Zouaoui
Youssef Zouaoui, is a Tunisian footballer. Since 1983, he has played for major clubs and national teams. He was also a big player in the CA Bizerte , and remains the second leading scorer in the club's history....
(2002) Roger Lemerre (2002–08) Humberto Coelho (2008–09) Faouzi Benzarti
Faouzi Benzarti
Faouzi Benzarti , , is a Tunisian former footballer and currently works as coach. He is recently manager of the Club Africain...
(2009–10) Sami Trabelsi
Sami Trabelsi
Sami Trabelsi is a former Tunisian football player and currently coach.He played for a few clubs, most notably CS Sfaxien.He has 52 caps for the Tunisia national football team and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup....
(2010) Bertrand Marchand
Bertrand Marchand
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(2010) Faouzi Benzarti
Faouzi Benzarti
Faouzi Benzarti , , is a Tunisian former footballer and currently works as coach. He is recently manager of the Club Africain...
(2011) Ammar Souayah
Ammar Souayah
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(2011) Sami Trabelsi
Sami Trabelsi
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(2011–)
Tunisia all time record against all nations
Against | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD |
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37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 38 | −6 | |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3 | |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | +12 | |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | −4 | |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | |
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | −2 | |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | +14 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | |
Total |
Current squad
The following players have been selected for the friendly matchExhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
against Algeria
Algeria national football team
The Algeria national football team , nicknamed الأفنــاك, Les Fennecs , represents Algeria in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Algérienne de Football. Algeria's home ground is the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers and their head coach is Vahid Halilhodžić.Algeria has qualified...
on November 12, 2011.
Caps and goals updated as October 8, 2011.
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Kit Providers
Name | Start | End |
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Puma PUMA AG Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two... |
Unknown | Unknown |
BURRDA BURRDA BURRDA SPORT is a Swiss sports apparel company which currently produces footwear and apparel for football, rugby, handball, running and training. Its headquarter is in Geneva, Switzerland, with a Middle East office located in Doha, Qatar... |
November 2010 | October 2014 |
External links
- Tunisian FA official site
- Tunisia World Cup Team Blog