Tunisia set to sack manager Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup loss
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi is expected to be dismissed following his team's 5-1 defeat to Sweden during the World Cup in Monterrey on June 15. The decision came after an emergency meeting of the Tunisian football association's leadership. Lamouchi has only one victory in five games since his appointment in January, leading to reports of discord within the team. Former coach Mondher Kbaier, who previously managed the team from 2019 to 2022, is likely to return as the new manager. Tunisia's next matches in Group F are against Japan on June 21 and the Netherlands on June 26.
- •Tunisia loses 5-1 to Sweden at the World Cup.
- •Sabri Lamouchi is set to be sacked after the match.
- •Only one win for Lamouchi in five games since taking charge.
- •Former manager Mondher Kbaier expected to replace him.
- •Tunisia's next games are against Japan and the Netherlands.
- 4:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into World Cup after 5-1 defeat by Sweden
- 3:14 PMCBS Sports — Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi expected to be sacked after 5-1 World Cup loss to Sweden, per reports
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi expected to be fired after 5-1 loss to Sweden
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Sabri Lamouchi leaves role as Tunisia manager after Sweden defeat due to alleged incident involving son
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Tunisia manager faces sack after 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden
"Move comes after thrashing in opening game in Mexico Tunisia still to face Japan and Netherlands in Group F Tunisia sacked their head coach, Sabri Lamouchi, on Monday after a 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their first World Cup game. The Tunisian football federation announced his dismissal on its Instagram account. “An agreement has been officially reached to dismiss coach Sabri Lamouchi,” the statement said. “Plans are underway to appoint Mondher Kebaier as the national team coach [on an interim basis].” Continue reading...
"Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi is set to be sacked after his side's 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden in Monterrey on Sunday, sources told dpa on Monday. The decision is said to have been taken at an emergency meeting of the Tunisian football association's leadership.
"Sabri Lamouchi has stepped down from his position as Tunisia manager following an incident allegedly involving his son. Tunisia were beaten 5-1 by Sweden in the opening game of their World Cup campaign, which sparked angry responses from supporters.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 15, 2026, 4:01 PMTunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into World Cup after 5-1 defeat by Sweden
Move comes after thrashing in opening game in Mexico Tunisia still to face Japan and Netherlands in Group F Tunisia sacked their head coach, Sabri Lamouchi, on Monday after a 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their first World Cup game. The Tunisian football federation announced his dismissal on its Instagram account. “An agreement has been officially reached to dismiss coach Sabri Lamouchi,” the statement said. “Plans are underway to appoint Mondher Kebaier as the national team coach [on an interim basis].” Continue reading...
- CBS SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:14 PMTunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi expected to be sacked after 5-1 World Cup loss to Sweden, per reports
The French coach is expected to leave his job after losing 5-1 in the opening match against Sweden
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:49 PM2026 World Cup: Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi expected to be fired after 5-1 loss to Sweden
Tunisia put itself in a big hole after its first World Cup match.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:39 PMSabri Lamouchi leaves role as Tunisia manager after Sweden defeat due to alleged incident involving son
Sabri Lamouchi has stepped down from his position as Tunisia manager following an incident allegedly involving his son. Tunisia were beaten 5-1 by Sweden in the opening game of their World Cup campaign, which sparked angry responses from supporters.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:11 PMTunisia manager faces sack after 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden
Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi is set to be sacked after his side's 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden in Monterrey on Sunday, sources told dpa on Monday. The decision is said to have been taken at an emergency meeting of the Tunisian football association's leadership.
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