For the first time in their history, Tunisia walked onto the World Cup stage. Abdelmajid Chetali led the squad into the unknown.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
Tunisia found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.
Tunisia experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a 3-1 win over Mexico, a narrow 0-1 loss to Poland, and a 0-0 draw with West Germany. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Tunisia's campaign ended at the first round.
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Failed to score in 2 of 3 matches 3 goals and a first World Cup win in a promising debut.
Néjib Ghommidh led Tunisia's attack with 1 goal at the 1978 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Dhouib and Kaabi, all with 1.
The tactical mind behind Tunisia's 1978 campaign. Guided Tunisia to their first World Cup leading Tunisia at his first World Cup.
The team, managed by Abdelmajid Chetali, employed a defensive approach to counter powerful opponents in their group. They struggled against Poland but secured crucial draws and wins over Mexico and West Germany.
