● Lamouchi becomes first manager sacked at 2026 World Cup after Group F collapse
Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi hours after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 14.
The Tunisian Football Federation made Lamouchi the first manager to lose his job during the tournament following an emergency board meeting. The heavy Group F loss sparked outrage among supporters.
–World Cup collapse ends short reign–
Lamouchi was appointed in January 2026 after Tunisia’s irregular Africa Cup of Nations campaign. He managed only 5 matches before his exit.
His stint was marked by poor form: friendly defeats to Austria and Belgium, plus a 0-0 draw with Canada before the World Cup.
The 5-1 loss to Sweden was a shocking collapse for a team that qualified for the World Cup without conceding a single goal.
Sweden’s attack exposed Tunisia throughout the match.
—What next for Carthage Eagles?–
Tunisia have zero points and must recover quickly. They face a must-win Group F clash against Japan on June 21, then the Netherlands.
Reports say former Tunisia international Wahbi Khazri, currently on the technical crew, and ex-coach Mondher Kebaier are leading candidates for interim charge.
