How many points will Tunisia need to qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

World Cup 2026 28 March 2025 at 07:15

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

Tunisia has taken a strong step towards qualifying for the next edition of the 2026 World Cup.

The CAN champion occupies the top spot in its Group H with 16 points, leading its closest competitor, Namibia, by 4 points.

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The Carthage Eagles need 9 points to secure their participation in the next World Cup, which will take place in North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico).

The North African team has had an exceptional run in these World Cup qualifiers, winning 5 matches with one draw.

As a reminder, Tunisia will host Liberia on September 1st, before facing Equatorial Guinea away on September 8, 2025. On October 6, they will host Sao Tome and Principe before taking on Namibia on October 13.

In 6 World Cup participations, the Carthage Eagles have never advanced past the group stage.