Tunisia commenced their 2026 World Cup qualification with a straightforward 4-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium on November 18, 2023. The Carthage Eagles, a consistent force in African football, dispatched their Group H opponents with ease in a one-sided encounter. Tunisia established dominance early, scoring twice in the opening thirty minutes to settle any nerves. They added a third before the break, allowing them to control the tempo in the second half. A fourth goal after the interval completed the scoring, giving Tunisia a comprehensive win and a strong goal difference. This result sets the expected tone for Tunisia's campaign as they aim for a seventh World Cup appearance. For São Tomé and Príncipe, the match was a difficult introduction to top-level qualifying.