Tunisia recorded the first-ever World Cup victory by an African nation, beating Mexico in 1978. They are among Africa’s most consistent qualifiers.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Sun 14 June

at Sweden1–5 L

Group game 2 · Sun 21 June

vs Japan0–4 L

Group game 3 · Thu 25 June

vs Netherlands1–3 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.