Tunisia sacks head coach Sabri Lamouchi after 5-1 loss to Sweden in World Cup 2026
Tunisia has sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 thrashing by Sweden in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Sunday night. Lamouchi, appointed in January 2026, had overseen a draw with Canada, losses to Austria and Belgium, and now the heavy defeat to Sweden. Former international Wahbi Kazri, part of the technical crew, is expected to take over as interim coach for the remainder of the tournament. Tunisia’s next fixture is against Japan on Sunday, 21 June.
For Nigerian fans following African teams at the World Cup, Tunisia’s early struggle reshapes Group B dynamics and could influence which sides advance to the knockout stage. A change in leadership so early often signals instability, which may affect team morale and tactics against Japan and any potential later opponents.
Will Wahbi Kazri steady the ship and give Tunisia a fighting chance against Japan, or will the coaching turmoil further derail their World Cup hopes?