Football in Tunisia

Football is the most popular sport in Tunisia.[1][2][3][4] It was first introduced by Italian migrants.[5][6][7]

Football in Tunisia
CountryTunisia
Governing bodyTunisian Football Federation
National team(s)men's national team
ClubsTunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1
International competitions
CAF Champions League
CAF Confederation Cup
Super Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA World Cup (National Team)
African Cup of Nations (National Team)
FIFA Confederations Cup (National Team)

Domestic League

The game is played nationwide (CLP-1, CLP-2 & CLP-3) and at a competitive level in the 4 regions and 24 governorates that make up the country.[8]

National team

Tunisia have reached 5 FIFA World Cup final competitions (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2018), and have also appeared at the African Cup of Nations on 13 occasions, winning once (2004).[9]

References
  1. Bedhioufi Hafsi; Abidi Aymen; Kumar Serge Rogert (October 2014). "Violence in sport in Tunisia: the itinerary of a hateful sportization" (PDF). International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. 4. ISSN 2250-3153.
  2. "The Carthage Eagles: Brothers at Arms". Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  3. Yannis, Alex (1978-05-29). "Greatest Event In Sports - The World's Greatest Sports Event Is at Hand Group I Group II Group III Group IV - Article - NYTimes.com". Select.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
  4. Almasri, Omar. "The State Of Football In Pre And Post-Revolution Tunisia, Egypt And Libya". Sabotage Times. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
  5. Nauright, John (6 April 2012). "Sports around the World: History, Culture, and Practice [4 volumes]: History, Culture, and Practice". ABC-CLIO. Retrieved 12 March 2018 – via Google Books.
  6. Goldblatt, David; Acton, Johnny; Garland, Mike (1 September 2009). "The Football Book". Dorling Kindersley Limited. Retrieved 12 March 2018 – via Google Books.
  7. Lisowscy, Elżbieta (1 August 2011). "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Tunisia". Dorling Kindersley Limited. Retrieved 12 March 2018 – via Google Books.
  8. Alexander Shea (10 June 2018). "Tunisia: a team desperate for a nation's affection". Football Times. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  9. "Tunisia win Cup of Nations". BBC Sport. 14 February 2004. Retrieved 2011-03-14.


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