With Egypt, Morocco and Nigeria having lost their World Cup openers, can Tunisia make it fourth time lucky for African when they face England on Monday?
The Carthage Eagles arrive in Russia without two of their key forwards due to injury, but this Three Lions side aren't without weaknesses.
Ex-Zambia assistant coach and Queens Park Rangers opposition analyst Irfan Kawri believes that Tunisia can turn Africa's fortunes around...if they follow these steps:
How can Tunisia neutralise England's strengths?
England, with superior individual talents and buoyed by an encouraging tournament buildup, will look to settle into a rhythm and control the play early.
Gareth Southgate has also talked about aiming for a possession-based style for his team, and Tunisia need - from the off - to deny them the time to establish themselves.
This means the Carthage Eagles' midfield three have to begin the game with intensity, to commit to the press, and to prevent England from getting into a rhythm.
The energetic Ghaaylen Chaalali could be key here.
In attack, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling are also key attacking weapons for the Three Lions.
To negate the threat of the former, Tunisia must ensure the supply lines are cut off, with defensive midfielder Mohamed Amine Ben Amor potentially the best bet to screen the defence and block off the through-balls to Kane.
Sterling's pace creates a different problem, as it would be suicidal if Tunisia's sluggish defenders pressed up too high to leave space behind.
His presence will ensure that Tunisia have to remain deep, take fewer risks, and work on cutting out the through balls.
How can Tunisia exploit England's weaknesses?
England's mental game is something that Tunisia must look to test in Monday's contest.
The Three Lions have a track record - in recent tournaments - of freezing on the big stage, with their 2-1 defeat by Iceland at Euro 2016 being the most recent example.
The morale is higher under Southgate, but they can still look brittle and are more than capable of a wobble if they don't have things their own way.
Tunisia must remain tight and resolute, take few risks, and plant those seeds of doubt in the opposition minds.
Also, England's possession-based approach means they'll look to commit men forward, and with a back three, there should be spaces in the channels which can be exploited if Tunisia can get the ball forward quickly.
Anice Badri, Wahbi Khazri and, particularly, Naim Sliti, have the speed, dribbling ability, movement and technical quality to exploit any space that's been left by England.
This is certainly an area where Tunisia can hurt their opponents, if they pick their moments well and make the most of any opportunities that come their way.
Conclusion
Obviously, considering the gulf in individual quality between the two teams, Tunisia are up against it when they play an England team who boast many Champions League regulars.
However, if the Carthage Eagles can win the midfield battle, keep the pressure on their opponents and prevent them from settling, then the Three Lions will struggle to play their own game.
If Tunisia can achieve this, then expect the doubts to begin to enter the minds of these England players...and it they freeze on the big stage again, then the North Africans have the offensive talent to capitalise.