Footballis the most popular sport inTunisia.[1][2][3][4]It was first introduced by Italian migrants.[5][6][7]The governing body is theTunisian Football Federation.
| Football in Tunisia | |
|---|---|
 Tunisia national team at the2018 FIFA World Cupin Russia | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Governing body | Tunisian Football Federation |
| National team(s) | men's national team women's national team |
National competitions | |
International competitions | |
CAF Champions League CAF Confederation Cup CAF Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup(National Team) African Cup of Nations(National Team) FIFA Confederations Cup(National Team) | |
National team
editTunisia have reached 6FIFA World Cupfinal competitions (1978,1998,2002,2006,2018and 2022), and have also appeared at theAfrican Cup of Nationson 13 occasions, winning once (2004).[8]
Domestic Leagues
editThe game is played nationwide with three professional leagues:LP-1,LP-2&LP-3and at an amateur level in the 4 regions and 24governoratesthat make up the country.[9]
Theleague systemof football leagues inTunisiarefers to the official ranking system of football leagues and divisions in this nation.[10]
Men's structure
edit| Niveau | League system | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro League 1 16 teams | |||||||
| 2 | Pro League 2 Group 2 – 14 teams |
Pro League 2 Group 1 – 14 teams | ||||||
| 3 | Pro League 3 Group 1 – 14 teams |
Pro League 3 Group 2 – 14 teams |
Pro League 3 Group 3 – 14 teams |
Pro League 3 Group 4 – 14 teams | ||||
| 4 | League 4 Group 1 – 10 teams |
League 4 Group 2 – 10 teams |
League 4 Group 3 – 10 teams |
League 4 Group 4 – 11 teams |
League 4 Group 5 – 10 teams |
League 4 Group 6 – 11 teams | ||
| 5 | League 5 12 Regional leagues | |||||||
+50,000-capacity stadiums in Tunisia
edit| N° | Image | Stadium | Capacity | Opened | City | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  |
Stade Hammadi Agrebi | 60,000 | 6 July 2001 | Radès,Ben Arous | National team Espérance de Tunis Club Africain |
| 2. |  |
Stade Olympique de Sousse | 50,000 | 1973 (Renovated in 2019–2021) | Sousse,Sousse | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
References
edit- ^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.ISSN2250-3153.
- ^"The Carthage Eagles: Brothers at Arms".14 December 2017.Retrieved12 March2018.
- ^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".Select.nytimes.Retrieved2013-12-01.
- ^Almasri, Omar."The State Of Football In Pre And Post-Revolution Tunisia, Egypt And Libya".Sabotage Times. Archived fromthe originalon 2013-12-08.Retrieved2014-02-15.
- ^Nauright, John (6 April 2012).Sports around the World: History, Culture, and Practice [4 volumes]: History, Culture, and Practice.ABC-CLIO.ISBN9781598843019.Retrieved12 March2018– via Google Books.
- ^Goldblatt, David; Acton, Johnny; Garland, Mike (1 September 2009).The Football Book.Dorling Kindersley Limited.ISBN9781405337380.Retrieved12 March2018– via Google Books.
- ^Lisowscy, Elżbieta (1 August 2011).DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Tunisia.Dorling Kindersley Limited.ISBN9781405360753.Retrieved12 March2018– via Google Books.
- ^"Tunisia win Cup of Nations".BBC Sport.14 February 2004.Retrieved2011-03-14.
- ^Alexander Shea (10 June 2018)."Tunisia: a team desperate for a nation's affection".Football Times.Retrieved1 March2019.
- ^"Structure pyramidale des ligues de football en Tunisie pour la saison 2024-2025".Facebook(in Arabic).Retrieved2024-07-03.
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