Tunisia
Resilience between continents.
Tunisia, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Beat France at WC 2022. Tunisia beat reigning champions France 1-0 at the 2022 World Cup group stage.
- $5K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Tunisia is $5K — ranked #43 of 48 WC nations.
- First African Nation to Win at the WC. Tunisia was the first African nation to ever win a World Cup match — beating Mexico in 1978.
- $48.4B Economy. Tunisia's total economy is worth $48.4B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Squad Worth $97M. Tunisia's 2026 squad is valued at $97M — #38 of 48 nations, about 6% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- 6 World Cup Appearances. Tunisia has now qualified for 6 World Cups — among the most of any African nation.
- Carthage Eagles. Tunisia's national team is nicknamed the 'Carthage Eagles' — after the ancient civilization that rivaled Rome.
- FIFA World #49. Tunisia enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #49 in the world by FIFA, coached by F. Benzarti.
- Hannibal Mejbri. Their crown jewel is valued at $9M — about 9% of the entire Tunisia squad.
- AFCON Champions 2004. Tunisia won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2004 — on home soil, beating Morocco in the final.
🇹🇳 Tunisia — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
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Tunisia's World Cup squad
Hannibal Mejbri
Born in France, picked Tunisia — known for tenacity and a viral performance vs France at WC 2022.
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Tunisia blends Mediterranean culture with North African economics. Tourism, manufacturing and remittances keep households afloat.
Tunisia has qualified for 6 World Cups — among the most of any African nation.
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Tunisia FAQ
What is Tunisia's financial personality?
Tunisia is "The Mediterranean Hustler". Tunisia blends Mediterranean culture with North African economics. Tourism, manufacturing and remittances keep households afloat.
How wealthy is Tunisia?
Tunisia has a GDP per capita of $4K, a total economy of $48.4B, and median household wealth of $5K. It ranks #43 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Tunisia's savings rate?
Households in Tunisia save about 9% of disposable income, and 2% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup?
Tunisia enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #49 by FIFA, coached by F. Benzarti, with Hannibal Mejbri as their star player (market value $9M). Their full squad is valued at $97M.
Which group is Tunisia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Tunisia is drawn in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Tunisia's biggest football achievements?
Tunisia's honours include: AFCON 2004, WC: 6 appearances.
