Tunisia Fires Coach Sabri Lamouchi After Heavy 5-1 World Cup Defeat to Sweden

In a striking development at the 2026 World Cup, Tunisia has dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following their crushing 5-1 loss to Sweden in their tournament opener. The Tunisian Football Federation made the announcement on June 15, making Lamouchi the first World Cup coach to be sacked after just one match.

Lamouchi, who took charge in January 2026, saw his tenure cut short after managing only five matches and securing a single win. The federation confirmed the decision with a statement on Instagram, saying, "An agreement has been officially reached to relieve coach Sabri Lamouchi."

Experienced coach Mondher Kebaier, who previously led Tunisia from 2019 to 2022, has been appointed as interim head coach for the remainder of the group stage. Tunisia is preparing to face Japan in their next group match, scheduled for Sunday at 06:00.

The coaching change underscores the pressure on Tunisia following their heavy defeat by Sweden and highlights the challenges Lamouchi faced in steadying the national team. Kebaier now takes on the critical task of stabilizing Tunisia's World Cup campaign.