Tunisia fires manager Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup opener loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Why Tunisia made shocking decision to fire manager Sabri Lamouchi in middle of 2026 World Cup
"After its World Cup opener, Tunisia is already making a significant change.
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