Tunisia has sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi just one game into the 2026 World Cup following a humiliating 5-1 loss to Sweden in Group F. The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has taken ruthless, historic action just one game into their campaign, parting ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a catastrophic opening defeat.
The decision represents one of the quickest managerial firings in modern World Cup history. Federation officials felt compelled to act immediately in an attempt to salvage what remains of their group stage cycle.
The Carthage Eagles suffered a devastating 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Sweden at Monterrey Stadium.
Panic mode after Group F humiliation
The scoreline completely demolished Tunisia’s defensive reputation, which had seen them advance through qualifying with immense stability. The tactical plan fell apart rapidly under heavy Swedish pressure.
A series of individual errors left the Tunisian federation convinced that a total change in direction was required before their next group match.
Defensive nightmares cost Lamouchi his job
Tunisia’s afternoon went wrong from the start when Yasin Ayari fired home the opening goal just six minutes in. Alexander Isak doubled Sweden’s advantage on the half-hour mark.
While defender Omar Rekik gave Tunisia temporary hope with a header before halftime, the second half brought an absolute collapse. Viktor Gyökeres claimed Sweden’s third before Mattias Svanberg and a second strike from Ayari completed the rout.
According to reports from TSN, the heavy nature of the defeat prompted the federation to cut ties immediately. Lamouchi’s short-lived, chaotic tenure ends after just five international matches at the helm.
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