CAF · Group F
FIFA World Cup 2026
Tunisia
FIFA Ranking #29Coach Jalel KadriTUN
Team quick answers
What group is Tunisia in at World Cup 2026?
Tunisia are in Group F with Sweden, Japan, Netherlands. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Tunisia and what is their FIFA ranking?
Tunisia are coached by Jalel Kadri, are FIFA-ranked #29, and use the team code TUN.
When does Tunisia's group-stage campaign start?
Tunisia's first group match is against Sweden on June 15, 2026 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. Their full group-stage window runs June 15, 2026 — June 25, 2026.
How can Tunisia reach the knockout stage?
Tunisia advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group F. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Team profile
Tunisia arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a competitive top-30 side, ranked #29 in the FIFA world rankings. Jalel Kadri leads the squad after qualifying through the CAF qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group F, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: CAF (Africa) — with nine WC2026 representatives, the strongest African delegation ever assembled. Tunisia's qualification campaign placed them among the nine sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Tunisia share Group F with Japan, Netherlands, Sweden. Average FIFA rank of the group: #23.
Tunisia's group-stage campaign runs from June 15, 2026 to June 25, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
