England vs Tunisia: World Cup head-to-head record
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England hold a perfect World Cup record against Tunisia, winning both of their all-time meetings without conceding a draw or defeat. Across two Group Stage clashes — in 1998 and 2018 — England scored four goals and conceded just one, making Tunisia a fixture they have consistently handled with confidence on football's biggest stage.
The most recent encounter came at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where England edged a tense 2-1 victory. Their first meeting, at France 1998, was more comfortable: a clean-sheet 2-0 win to open the tournament.
All-time World Cup H2H Summary
England and Tunisia have met twice in World Cup history, with England winning on both occasions. Their combined scoreline across the two matches reads 4-1 in England's favour, giving the Three Lions a 100% win rate against the Eagles of Carthage at the tournament. Tunisia have never managed to beat — or even draw with — England in a World Cup fixture.
Every England vs Tunisia World Cup Match
The table below covers every World Cup encounter between the two sides:
| Year | Tournament | Stage | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France 1998 | Group Stage (Matchday 1) | England 2-0 Tunisia | England |
| 2018 | Russia 2018 | Group Stage (Matchday 5) | Tunisia 1-2 England | England |
Match Context
The 1998 meeting in Marseille was England's tournament opener, and they controlled the match from start to finish, keeping a clean sheet. Twenty years later in Volgograd, England's 2018 victory was far more nervy — Tunisia levelled from the penalty spot to make it 1-1 before Harry Kane headed a late winner in stoppage time. That dramatic finish ensured England maintained their unbeaten World Cup record against Tunisian opposition. Fans heading into any future fixture can follow the action and track the full 2026 schedule at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Has Tunisia ever beaten England at the World Cup?
No. Tunisia have never beaten England in a World Cup match. In two meetings — 1998 and 2018 — England won both games, scoring four goals and conceding just one across the two fixtures.
When did England last play Tunisia at the World Cup?
England last faced Tunisia at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, winning 2-1 in a Group Stage match. Harry Kane scored a stoppage-time header to secure the victory after Tunisia had equalised from the penalty spot.
What was the score when England played Tunisia in 1998?
England beat Tunisia 2-0 in their opening Group Stage match at the 1998 World Cup in France, hosted in Marseille. It was a composed performance with England keeping a clean sheet throughout.