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Tunisia sacks head coach Sabri Lamouchi after heavy defeat to Sweden

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:54 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Tunisia sacks head coach Sabri Lamouchi after heavy defeat to Sweden
Summary

Tunisia has reportedly relieved head coach Sabri Lamouchi of his duties following a 1-5 loss to Sweden during the 2026 World Cup. This marks the first coaching dismissal of the tournament. Reportedly, Lamouchi's relationship with the Tunisian Football Federation had been tense prior to the World Cup. Former international Wahbi Khazri is expected to take over as interim coach for the remainder of the tournament.

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Key Details
  • •Tunisia lost 1-5 to Sweden in the World Cup.
  • •Sabri Lamouchi's departure comes amid a strained relationship with the federation.
  • •Wahbi Khazri is expected to become interim head coach.
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What they're saying
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The 2026 World Cup is about to see its first coaching dismissal. As journalists Romain Molina and Ben Jacobs report, Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi is set to be relieved of his duties.The Africans ...

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Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi won't be feeling too good after being sacked midway through a World Cup, but he's not the first coach to suffer that fate.

— ESPNby Chris Wright
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