The Tunisian Football Federation has dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s disappointing opening match defeat to Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tunisia suffered a heavy 5-1 loss against Sweden national football team in their Group F opener, prompting swift action from federation officials.
The Tunisian Football Federation confirmed that Lamouchi had been relieved of his duties and revealed that former national team coach Mondher Kebaier is expected to take charge on an interim basis for the remainder of the World Cup campaign.
Tunisia entered the tournament hoping to build on recent improvements in international football and challenge for a place in the knockout stages.
Instead, their World Cup campaign got off to the worst possible start.
The decision comes as one of the first major managerial changes of the tournament and has shocked many football supporters across the globe.
Kebaier is a familiar figure in Tunisian football, having previously managed the national side and led the team during major continental competitions.
Tunisia still have crucial Group F matches remaining against Japan and the Netherlands as they seek to keep their hopes of advancing alive.
