Tunisia's national football team, known as the Eagles of Carthage, represents one of Africa's most historically significant footballing nations. The team is governed by the Fédération Tunisienne de Football and competes under the confederation of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Tunisia was among the early pioneers of African football on the world stage, becoming the first African team to win a match at a FIFA World Cup when they defeated Mexico 3–1 at the 1978 tournament in Argentina.
On the continental stage, Tunisia claimed the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2004, hosting the tournament on home soil and defeating Morocco in the final. That triumph remains the crowning achievement of Tunisian football. The team has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations consistently across decades, regularly reaching the knockout rounds and establishing itself as a fixture among the continent's upper tier of nations.
Tunisia has also made repeated appearances at the FIFA World Cup, qualifying in 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022, making them one of the more frequent African representatives at the global tournament. Their 2022 campaign in Qatar was notable, though they were eliminated in the group stage.
The team draws its identity from a mix of European-based professionals and domestic league talent, reflecting Tunisia's broader cultural position bridging North Africa, the Arab world, and the Mediterranean. Their passionate supporter base and the weight of the Carthaginian legacy give the Eagles of Carthage a distinct footballing identity on the African continent.