World Cup archive
Tunisia were the first African nation to win a World Cup match — beating Mexico in 1978. The Eagles of Carthage (Les Aigles de Carthage) have qualified for six World Cups across multiple decades and remain one of the most consistent African football nations.
At a glance
6 World Cup appearances
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1978
Tunisian FA
Argentina
Red shirt with white trim and a simple crest. Their World Cup debut.
Tunisia became the first African nation to win a World Cup match, beating Mexico 3-1. A landmark moment for African football.
1998
Lotto
France
Clean red home shirt with white shoulder details and a modern fit.
Tunisia's return to the World Cup after a 20-year absence. They went out at the group stage but established themselves as a regular African qualifier from this point forward.
2018
Uhlsport
Russia
Red home shirt with traditional Tunisian-flag white panels and crest detail.
Tunisia earned a 2-1 win over Panama — their first World Cup victory since 1978, ending a 40-year wait between tournament wins.
USA/Mexico/Canada
Current-cycle Tunisia red home shirt for the 2026 tournament.
The archive continues on the live 2026 Tunisia team page.
Tunisia first qualified for the World Cup in 1978 in Argentina, where they famously beat Mexico 3-1 — the first African team ever to win a World Cup match.
Kappa currently make the Tunisia national team kit.
Tunisia are known as the Eagles of Carthage (Les Aigles de Carthage), referencing the eagle on the national crest.
Jump from the archive to the current tournament page, retro shopping, or the biggest head-to-head matchups for Tunisia.
Archive to new season
Retro and history readers are high-intent shirt buyers. Before paying collector prices, compare the new 2026-27 club releases and check which designs are official.
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