Footy Kits Battle

2 May 2026 Jake, 161 min read

Kit of the Day #40: Tunisia — Red, Stubborn, Always Dangerous

Tunisia are back at the World Cup and they are exactly the kind of team no one wants to draw. Day 40 of Kit of the Day is about the bright red kit, the compact squad, and a quiet dark horse.

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Back-to-back tournaments

Tunisia qualified for Qatar 2022 and followed up with another qualification cycle straight into 2026. Continuity in international football matters — this team has been together for years and it shows.

The design

Traditional Tunisia red with white shoulder trim and a modern interpretation of the classic crescent-and-star crest. The home shirt is photographed best in daylight where the red really pops. Paired with white shorts it is one of the cleaner red kits in Group F.

Who to watch

Youssef Msakni still picking out defence-splitting passes, Hannibal Mejbri running the midfield, and Bilel Ifa anchoring the back. Not a team full of household names, but a team that will be five minutes deep into every game before the opposition realises.

Why you should care

If you like kits that age well and do not chase trends, Tunisia’s 2026 release is a lovely pick. The red is iconic in North African football.

Buy and read more

Get the shirt on the Tunisia buy page. Day 39 tomorrow: Paraguay. Full countdown schedule.

Written by

Jake

Football kit obsessive · 16 · writes for Footy Kits Battle

Jake has been collecting football shirts since he was nine and reviewing them on Footy Kits Battle since the 2026 World Cup cycle started. His takes lean opinionated, his loyalties shift weekly, and his mum has banned any new kit purchases until at least August.

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