Tunisia Sack Sabri Lamouchi After Sweden Humiliation At 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tunisia sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the Carthage Eagles’ crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Naija News reports that the heavy loss on Sunday night proved costly for Lamouchi, with the Tunisia Football Federation moving swiftly to make a change as the North Africans attempted to salvage their campaign.

Former Tunisia coach Mondher Kebaier is expected to take charge of the team on an interim basis for the remainder of the tournament.

Tunisia will now turn their attention to a crucial Group Stage clash against Japan on June 21, where they will be desperate to revive their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.

Lamouchi’s spell in charge lasted barely six months after he was appointed in January 2026.

Results failed to improve under the former Ivory Coast international, who oversaw just four matches. Tunisia scored only once during that period and conceded 11 goals.

The Carthage Eagles opened their tenure with a goalless draw against Canada before slipping to a 1-0 defeat against Austria. A humiliating 5-0 loss to Belgium followed, leaving confidence fragile ahead of the World Cup.

Any hopes of a fresh start on the global stage quickly disappeared against Sweden, who dominated proceedings and inflicted a 5-1 defeat that ultimately sealed Lamouchi’s fate.

With Kebaier set to step in, Tunisia face a race against time to steady the ship before their must-win encounter against Japan.