Tunisia

Tournament outlook

As of July 19, 2026, Tunisia have a 0.2% market-implied probability of winning the 2026 World Cup (+49900), the 34th-best odds of any team, based on live model estimates.

Tunisia are compact and combative, capable of frustrating bigger sides. Scoring enough goals to advance from a strong group is the challenge.

Managed by Sami Trabelsi, Tunisia head into the 2026 World Cup in Group F, where they face Netherlands, Japan, Sweden. With a FIFA ranking of #44, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.

Key players

Hannibal Mejbri

CM · Burnley

Hannibal Mejbri, also known mononymously as Hannibal, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Burnley and the Tunisia national team.

Montassar Talbi

CB · Lorient

Montassar Omar Talbi is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Lorient.

Elias Saad

FW · St. Pauli

Elias Saad is a professional footballer who plays as a left winger for 2. Bundesliga club Hannover 96 on loan from FC Augsburg.

Strengths & weaknesses

How far can Tunisia go?

Tunisia will treat the group stage as their proving ground. An upset over a higher-ranked side would make their tournament a success. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.