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Tunisia fires manager Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup opener loss

BBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Tunisia fires manager Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup opener loss

Summary

Tunisia dismissed coach Sabri Lamouchi on June 15, 2026, following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in its World Cup opener. Lamouchi's tenure lasted only five matches after he was appointed in January. Issues within the team, including reports of fights in the camp, contributed to the decision to fire him. Assistant Wahbi Khazri is among the candidates to take over. Tunisia has two upcoming matches, starting with Japan on June 21.

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By the Numbers

•Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden in their World Cup opener.
•Sabri Lamouchi's time as manager lasted five matches.
•Reports of team disputes followed the loss to Sweden.
•Wahbi Khazri may be promoted to replace Lamouchi.
•Tunisia will next face Japan on June 21.

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6:43 AMBBC News — World Cup 2026: Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi after just one game at tournament - BBC
2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Why Tunisia made shocking decision to fire manager Sabri Lamouchi in middle of 2026 World Cup

What they're saying

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Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
— BBC Newsby Celestine Karoney