Consistency breeds success, or so the saying goes.
Since 1998, Tunisia has appeared in twice as many World Cup finals as its neighbours.
In continental competition, Tunisia holds the record for 17 consecutive Africa Cup of Nations qualifications stretching back to 1994, an achievement that has led to them being nicknamed "the Germans of Africa".
For all their consistency, however, Tunisia have failed to secure the iconic legacy of some less successful teams in the region.
Algeria and Morocco won admiration for their deep tournament runs in 2014 and 2022 respectively. Even Saudi Arabia, whose World Cup record includes more than one heavy defeat, can point to a famous 2-1 victory over eventual champions Argentina at Lusail Stadium in 2022.
