Tunisia Sack Head Coach Following 5-1 Defeat
Tunisia’s World Cup campaign has taken an early turn after the national football federation dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s heavy defeat in their opening match of the tournament.
The decision comes less than 24 hours after Tunisia suffered a crushing 5-1 loss to Sweden in their Group F opener, a result that left the North Africans at the bottom of the standings and facing an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages.
Lamouchi’s tenure ends abruptly after a disappointing start to the competition, with federation officials opting for immediate action in an attempt to revive the team’s World Cup hopes. The defeat exposed defensive weaknesses and raised concerns over Tunisia’s ability to compete against the stronger sides in the group.
With two crucial group matches still to play, Tunisia will now be looking for a swift response as they prepare for upcoming fixtures against Japan and the Netherlands. The federation is expected to announce interim coaching arrangements in the coming days.
The dismissal marks one of the earliest managerial changes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the pressure and expectations surrounding Tunisia’s campaign.
