After 20 years in the wilderness, Tunisia returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1978. Henryk Kasperczak was the man tasked with guiding them back.
Tunisia's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 1 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Tunisia endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 0-2 defeat against England, a narrow 0-1 loss to Colombia, and a 1-1 draw with Romania. Tunisia's tournament ended at the the opening round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout failed to score in 2 of 3 matches.
Skander Souayah led Tunisia's attack with 1 goal at the 1998 World Cup.
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Clayton booked twice no red cards despite the yellow count.
The tactical mind behind Tunisia's 1998 campaign. A Poland at the helm winless under Kasperczak.
Tunisia's playing identity was defined by resilience and determination. Henryk Kasperczak emphasized physical conditioning, while employing flexible formations to counter opponents' strengths.
