World Cup 2026 (Q): Tunisia achieves a historic milestone

2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers: Not a single goal conceded, a historic record for Tunisia

World Cup 2026 14 October 2025 at 02:18

World Cup 2026 (Q): Tunisia achieves a historic milestone

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The qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup delivered an unprecedented African and global feat: Tunisia managed to qualify for the final stage without conceding a single goal.

An exceptional achievement that etches the Carthage Eagles into the annals of world football.

Not a single goal conceded, a historic record for Tunisia

Sami Trabelsi’s men produced a remarkable campaign, blending defensive discipline with attacking efficiency. The Tunisian squad played ten matches without a single defeat, racking up nine wins and one draw, scoring 22 goals and conceding none. This flawless record earned them 28 out of a possible 30 points—the highest tally in the history of African qualifiers.

The Carthage Eagles’ journey began emphatically with a resounding win over São Tomé and Príncipe (4-0), followed by an away victory against Malawi (1-0), and another triumph over Equatorial Guinea (1-0). The only bump in the road came on matchday four, with a goalless draw (0-0) against Namibia.

Tunisia then strung together a series of victories: 1-0 against Liberia, 2-0 over Malawi, and another 3-0 win over Liberia. Their dominance was further cemented with a valuable win against Equatorial Guinea (1-0) before wrapping up in style: 6-0 against São Tomé and Príncipe and 3-0 over Namibia.