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Tunisia vs Zambia head-to-head record

Tunisia wins
9
Draws
3
Zambia wins
3

15 meetings, 1989 to 2021Goals: Tunisia 24, Zambia 13

Tunisia and Zambia have met 15 times since 1989. Tunisia have won 9, Zambia 3, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 16 November 2021, when Tunisia won 3–1 in World Cup qualifying.

The 15 meetings have produced 37 goals, 2.47 per game. The biggest win is Tunisia’s 4–1 at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2006. Tunisia are unbeaten in the last five meetings (4 wins, 1 draw).

Who has won more, Tunisia or Zambia?

All matches15 matches

9 Tunisia3 drawsZambia 3

Competitive10 matches

7 Tunisia2 drawsZambia 1

Friendlies5 matches

2 Tunisia1 drawZambia 2

Key numbers

Goals
Tunisia 24, Zambia 132.47 per game
First meeting
Zambia 1–0 TunisiaWorld Cup qualifying, 11 Jun 1989
Most recent
Tunisia 3–1 ZambiaWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Nov 2021
Tunisia’s biggest win
Tunisia 4–1 ZambiaAfrica Cup of Nations, 22 Jan 2006
Zambia’s biggest win
Zambia 2–0 TunisiaFriendly, 23 Dec 1995
Most goals in a meeting
Zambia 2–4 TunisiaAfrica Cup of Nations, 31 Jan 1996
Current run
Tunisia unbeaten in 5
Biggest upset
Tunisia 1–2 ZambiaFriendly, 6 Jan 2008Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 28%
TFN Elo rating now
Tunisia 1625 (75th), Zambia 1558 (92nd)How the rating works

Last five meetings

  1. Tunisia3Zambia1

    World Cup qualifying

    Radès, Tunisia

  2. Zambia0Tunisia2

    World Cup qualifying

    Ndola, Zambia

  3. Zambia1Tunisia2

    Africa Cup of Nations

    Ebebiyín, Equatorial Guinea (neutral)

  4. Zambia1Tunisia1

    Africa Cup of Nations

    Lubango, Angola (neutral)

  5. Tunisia1Zambia0

    Friendly

    Radès, Tunisia

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Tunisia win and drops with every Zambia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Tunisia have won more Below: Zambia have won more
11 June 1989: Zambia 1–0 Tunisia (World Cup qualifying). Zambia +127 August 1989: Tunisia 1–0 Zambia (World Cup qualifying). Level23 December 1995: Zambia 2–0 Tunisia (Friendly). Zambia +131 January 1996: Zambia 2–4 Tunisia (Africa Cup of Nations). Level7 August 1997: Tunisia 3–1 Zambia (LG Cup). Tunisia +131 October 1999: Tunisia 2–1 Zambia (Friendly). Tunisia +22 November 1999: Tunisia 0–0 Zambia (Friendly). Tunisia +221 January 2002: Zambia 0–0 Tunisia (Africa Cup of Nations). Tunisia +222 January 2006: Tunisia 4–1 Zambia (Africa Cup of Nations). Tunisia +36 January 2008: Tunisia 1–2 Zambia (Friendly). Tunisia +28 January 2008: Tunisia 1–0 Zambia (Friendly). Tunisia +313 January 2010: Zambia 1–1 Tunisia (Africa Cup of Nations). Tunisia +322 January 2015: Zambia 1–2 Tunisia (Africa Cup of Nations). Tunisia +47 September 2021: Zambia 0–2 Tunisia (World Cup qualifying). Tunisia +516 November 2021: Tunisia 3–1 Zambia (World Cup qualifying). Tunisia +6Level
Tunisia lead by 6 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 6, held by Tunisia from 16 November 2021.

Every meeting on one timeline

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In Tunisia's home games

7 matches

511

TunisiaDrawsZambia

In Zambia's home games

3 matches

102

TunisiaDrawsZambia

At neutral venues

5 matches

320

TunisiaDrawsZambia

Record by competition

Record by competition
CompetitionPlayedTunisiaDrawsZambiaGoals
Africa Cup of Nations532011–5
Friendly52124–5
World Cup qualifying43016–2
LG Cup11003–1

Meetings by decade

Tunisia wins Draws Zambia wins
Meetings by decade
DecadeResultsPlayedGoals
1980s22
1990s515
2000s49
2010s25
2020s26

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run ofTunisiaZambia
Wins in a row32015 to 202112008
Unbeaten meetings61996 to 200621999 to 2002

The longest run of draws is 2, from 2 November 1999 to 21 January 2002.

Top scorers in Tunisia vs Zambia

  1. 1Francileudo SantosTunisia3
  2. 2Adel SellimiTunisia2(1 penalty)

Scorer records exist for 8 of the 15 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have Tunisia and Zambia played each other?

15 times, starting on 11 June 1989. 10 of those meetings were competitive and 5 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Tunisia and Zambia?

Tunisia, with 9 wins to 3. 3 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Tunisia vs Zambia?

Tunisia’s 4–1 win at the Africa Cup of Nations on 22 January 2006 in Alexandria.

When did Tunisia and Zambia last play?

On 16 November 2021 in Radès, when Tunisia won 3–1 in World Cup qualifying.

What is the competitive record between Tunisia and Zambia?

In 10 competitive matches, Tunisia have 7 wins, Zambia have 1, and 2 ended level.

Every Tunisia vs Zambia result

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Every Tunisia vs Zambia result
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionVenue
Tunisia3–1ZambiaWorld Cup qualifyingRadès, Tunisia
Zambia0–2TunisiaWorld Cup qualifyingNdola, Zambia
Zambia1–2TunisiaAfrica Cup of NationsEbebiyín, Equatorial Guinea (neutral)
Zambia1–1TunisiaAfrica Cup of NationsLubango, Angola (neutral)
Tunisia1–0ZambiaFriendlyRadès, Tunisia
Tunisia1–2ZambiaFriendlyRadès, Tunisia
Tunisia4–1ZambiaAfrica Cup of NationsAlexandria, Egypt (neutral)
Zambia0–0TunisiaAfrica Cup of NationsBamako, Mali (neutral)
Tunisia0–0ZambiaFriendlyTunis, Tunisia
Tunisia2–1ZambiaFriendlyTunis, Tunisia
Tunisia3–1ZambiaLG CupTunis, Tunisia
Zambia2–4TunisiaAfrica Cup of NationsDurban, South Africa (neutral)
Zambia2–0TunisiaFriendlyLusaka, Zambia
Tunisia1–0ZambiaWorld Cup qualifyingTunis, Tunisia
Zambia1–0TunisiaWorld Cup qualifyingLusaka, Zambia

Recent form

Tunisia

  1. Dv BotswanaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–2Mon 28 Sept 2026
  2. Dv UgandaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Thu 24 Sept 2026
  3. Lv NetherlandsWorld Cup1–3Thu 25 Jun 2026
  4. Lv JapanWorld Cup0–4Sat 20 Jun 2026
  5. Lv SwedenWorld Cup1–5Sun 14 Jun 2026

Zambia

  1. Wv TogoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
  2. Lat AlgeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–3Fri 25 Sept 2026
  3. Lat ArgentinaFriendly0–5Tue 31 Mar 2026
  4. Lat MoroccoAfrica Cup of Nations0–3Mon 29 Dec 2025
  5. Dv ComorosAfrica Cup of Nations0–0Fri 26 Dec 2025

Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.