Tunisia’s national football team has finished its World Cup qualifying campaign without letting a single goal past its own net, a rare feat that cements the Lions of Carthage as a defensive juggernaut in African football.
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers saw Tunisia play five Group C matches, scoring 14 goals while keeping a clean sheet every time. They beat Zambia 3‑0, put down Angola 4‑0, edged Morocco 1‑0, edged Nigeria 2‑0 and finished the group with a 5‑0 win over the Republic of Korea, racking up 15 points in total.
Because of their pristine record, Tunisia tops Group C with a five‑point cushion over the runner‑up, guaranteeing the team a spot in the final round of CONMEBOL‑affiliated qualifying play‑offs. Their flawless defence has earned praise from commentators and supporters alike, who say the coaching staff led by Zinedine Zidane‑style tactical discipline has been key.
For Tunisia, the achievement is historic. The team is the first from Africa to complete a World Cup qualifying cycle without conceding, setting a new benchmark for future squads. Fans in Tunis celebrated with fireworks and chants, marking the end of a successful campaign that has set the stage for an exciting qualification final.
As the Tunisian Football Federation gears up for the next round, the nation looks to build on this momentum. Analysts say that if the Lions of Carthage can keep up their defensive sharpness and add a few more goals, they stand a real chance of making history at the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
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