Tunisia sack head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Reports across outlets say the loss leaves Tunisia with little margin in Group F, which also includes Japan and the Netherlands. Multiple sources describe Tunisia’s defensive errors and Sweden’s clinical finishing, with goals credited to forwards Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres. Tunisia’s Yasin Ayari is also reported to have scored twice for Sweden’s opponents, and substitute Mattias Svanberg is cited as scoring as well.
Tunisia move quickly to change their coaching staff. Sources agree that Lamouchi is removed after only one game at the tournament, and some note he became the first manager to be sacked at the World Cup after a single match. Details on timing vary slightly between outlets, with some reporting immediate dismissal and others saying Lamouchi took training with the team before the Tunisia Football Association made its decision.
Hervé Renard is appointed as Lamouchi’s replacement, with most accounts stating he leads the team until the end of the tournament. Tunisia next play Japan, followed by the Netherlands.
