World Cup participations: 3 (1978, 1998, 2002)

World Cup honours: None

Continental Titles: African Cup Winners

Tunisia won many admirers for African football in their first appearance at a FIFA World Cup n 1978, beating Mexico and holding world champions Germany to a draw, before exiting the tournament after the first round.

· Tunisia qualified again for the FIFA World Cup 2002 where they had to

fly home early after having earned only one single point in the first round.

In 1978, Tunisia became the first African country to win a game at the finals of the FIFA World Cup when they beat Mexico 3-1 in their very first group game. Since then, Tunisia has appeared at two more finals, but they are still awaiting their second victory. Tunisia's greatest success came in early 2004 when coach Roger Lemerre led his side to their first African Cup of Nations triumph. Inspired by their success, Lemerre's side now face high expectations as favourites to reach the finals in Germany.