Espérance Sportive de Tunis, the Tunisian Powerhouse in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Espérance, the oldest football club in Tunisia, heads to the 2025 Club World Cup

Drawn into Group D with Flamengo, Chelsea, and Los Angeles FC

Qualified through consistent performance in the CAF Champions League

Espérance Sportive de Tunis, one of Africa’s historic clubs and the oldest in Tunisian football, secured a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 thanks to its strong showing in the CAF Champions League. With 14 consecutive appearances in Africa’s top continental competition, the team arrives in the United States ready to make an impression.

How They Qualified

Espérance earned their place at the Club World Cup through their 2024 CAF Champions League campaign and their sustained performance in the top tier of African football, securing qualification via the CAF points-based ranking system.

Group D – Espérance Sportive Opponents and Fixtures:

CR Flamengo (Brazil)

Chelsea FC (England)

Los Angeles FC (United States)

Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Photo: FIFA

Match Schedule for Espérance Sportive:

June 16: Flamengo vs Espérance (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)

June 20: Los Angeles FC vs Espérance (GEODIS Park, Nashville)

June 24: Espérance vs Chelsea FC (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)

Espérance Sportive History and Achievements

Founded in 1919 in the Bab Souika district of Tunis, the club was originally known as Café de l’Espérance. After overcoming bureaucratic hurdles, Espérance grew into a national and continental powerhouse.

Espérance Sportive boasts 33 Tunisian league titles, 15 Tunisian Cups, and 4 CAF Champions League trophies, making it one of the most decorated clubs in African football history.

Legendary Players:

Khaled Ben Yahia: Iconic defender who won multiple titles and later managed the team.

Radhi Jaïdi: Towering central defender and eight-time league champion with Espérance.

Tarak Dhiab: Known as “The Emperor,” he is the club’s all-time top scorer and most iconic figure.