Tunisia Sack Sabri Lamouchi After World Cup Humiliation Against Sweden

Tunisia have reportedly dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi just days after their disastrous start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F match. Reports emerging from multiple media outlets indicate that the Tunisian Football Federation acted swiftly after the heavy loss, bringing an abrupt end to Lamouchi's short reign.

The Eagles of Carthage entered the tournament with hopes of building on an impressive qualification campaign that saw them reach the World Cup without conceding a goal. However, their dream start quickly turned into a nightmare as Sweden exposed defensive frailties and dominated proceedings in Monterrey.

Lamouchi, who was appointed in January 2026 following the departure of former coach Sami Trabelsi, oversaw only a handful of matches during his tenure. Despite attempting to rejuvenate the squad by introducing younger players and leaving out several experienced veterans, results failed to improve. Tunisia suffered a 5-0 defeat against Belgium in a pre-World Cup friendly before being dismantled 5-1 by Sweden on the global stage.

The humiliating defeat sparked widespread criticism from supporters and football analysts, with reports suggesting that emergency discussions were held by federation officials shortly after the match. The decision to part ways with Lamouchi highlights the federation's determination to salvage Tunisia's World Cup campaign before their crucial upcoming fixtures.

According to reports, former Tunisia coach and current technical director Mondher Kebaier is expected to take temporary charge of the national team as they prepare for their next Group F encounter against Japan. The federation is believed to be assessing longer-term options while focusing on keeping Tunisia's hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive.

The coaching change marks another turbulent chapter for Tunisian football. Earlier this year, the federation also parted ways with Sami Trabelsi following the country's disappointing Africa Cup of Nations campaign before appointing Lamouchi ahead of the World Cup.

With matches against Japan and the Netherlands still to come, Tunisia face a daunting task to revive their tournament and avoid an early exit. The federation will hope that a change in leadership can inspire an immediate response from a squad that has endured a difficult few weeks on the international stage.