Competitive record FIFA World Cup Tunisia have appeared in the finals of the FIFA World Cup on six occasions, the first in 1978 where they finished ninth of 16. Between 1998 and 2006 they qualified for three straight World Cups, and wouldn't qualify again until 2018. However, Tunisia have never advanced from the group stage. Africa Cup of Nations Tunisia have participated in the African Cup of Nations 20 times and holds the record for the number of consecutive participations with 15 between 1994 and 2021. In 1965, Tunisia hosted the competition, as they reached the final and lost the title to Ghana 2–3 after extra time. In 1996, the team reached the final for the second time, but was defeated by hosts South Africa 0–2. They didn't win it all until 2004. FIFA Confederations Cup Tunisia qualified for the FIFA Confederations Cup on one occasion, a sole appearance in 2005, after winning the 2004 AFCON. They only managed to win against Australia 2–0. African Nations Championship Tunisia have participated in two editions of the African Nations Championship, winning it in 2011 and reaching the quarter-finals in 2016. FIFA Arab Cup In 1963 Tunisia won the first edition of the Arab Nations Cup, played only in a group stage. Tunisia won all four matches and finished at the top. They exited in the group stage in 1988. The 2021 FIFA Arab Cup was the first version of the tournament under FIFA, with Tunisia reaching the final finishing behind Algeria. Mediterranean Games Tunisia participated in the football tournament in the Mediterranean Games 12 times, first in 1963 in Naples, Italy. Tunisia reached the final twice, in the 1971 edition in Izmir, Turkey and in 2001 in Tunis. Minor Tournaments Other records Head-to-head record FIFA rankings Tunisia's FIFA rankings have ranged from 65 in July 2010, to 14 in April 2018. Rankings by year Below is a chart of Tunisia's FIFA ranking since 1993. Honours This is a list of honours for the senior Tunisia national team Official competitions Africa Cup of Nations Champions: 2004 Runner-up: 1965, 1996 Third-place: 1962 African Nations Championship Champions: 2011 FIFA Arab Cup Champions: 1963 Runner-up: 2021 Mediterranean Games Gold Medal: 2001 Silver Medal: 1971 Bronze Medal: 1975, 2013 African Games Silver Medal: 1991 Bronze Medal: 2007 Pan Arab Games Silver Medal: 1957 Friendly competitions 7th November Cup Champions: 1991, 1993, 1995 Catalonia International Trophy Champions: 2011,