Can Tunisia finally break through at the World Cup? Submitted by Bassil Mikdadi on Sun, 06/14/2026 - 13:45 The Carthage Eagles have never advanced beyond the group stage, and administrative turmoil and selection controversies threaten to undermine this years hopes of a historic breakthrough Tunisian defender Montassar Talbi plays the ball during a friendly against Austria on 1 June 2026 (Joe Klamar/AFP) Off Consistency breeds success, or so the saying goes. Since 1998, Tunisia has appeared in twice as many World Cup finals as its neighbours.  In continental competition, Tunisia holds the record for 17 consecutive Africa Cup of Nations qualifications stretching back to 1994, an achievement that has led to them being nicknamed "the Germans of Africa".