Tunisia’s Historic Campaign: 10 Clean Sheets in World Cup Qualifiers

Tunisia has made history by becoming the first team to complete the World Cup qualifiers without conceding a single goal. The North African side secured 10 clean sheets in their campaign, showcasing their exceptional defensive prowess.

Tunisia’s impressive run was fueled by their solid team performance, with the team accumulating 22 points from 8 games in their qualifying group. They finished top of Group H, ahead of Namibia, Liberia, Malawi, Equatorial Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe

The Tunisian team’s defensive unit was led by goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen, who played a crucial role in the team’s success. The team’s coach, Sami Trabelsi, deserves credit for instilling a strong defensive mindset in his players, which ultimately paid off in the qualifiers.

Tunisia’s achievement is a testament to their strength and determination. They have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining other African teams like Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, and Ghana. With their impressive defensive record, Tunisia will be a team to watch out for in the World Cup

The African qualification journey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on November 15, 2023, and will run until November 18, 2025. This process is open to teams affiliated with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Nine spots are up for grabs in the final tournament, scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Here’s a breakdown of the qualification process ¹ ²:

• Eligibility: 54 FIFA-affiliated football associations in Africa are participating.
• Rounds: The qualification process consists of multiple rounds, with the most recent Men’s FIFA rankings used to determine the teams’ seeding.
• Allocation: The CAF has 9 direct slots for the final tournament, with an additional inter-confederation playoff slot available.
• Previous Edition: In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, 5 African teams qualified: Ghana, Senegal, Tunisia, Morocco, and Cameroon.
• New Edition: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, with 9 slots allocated to African teams. Currently, 5 teams have qualified ¹ ³:
  • Egypt
  • Morocco
  • Tunisia
  • Algeria
  • Ghana