15.06.2026 16:11
Tunisia, which lost 5-1 to Sweden in its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has parted ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi.
Tunisia National Team, which suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Sweden in its first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has made a radical decision.
LAMOUCHI PARTED WAYS
Less than 24 hours after the match, the Tunisian Football Federation announced that it had parted ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi.
WHAT DID HE SAY?
In his statement following the defeat to Sweden, Sabri Lamouchi said: "Individual quality determined the match. Swedish players capitalized on our mistakes and scored their goals. We came back in terms of score and reduced the deficit before half-time. We started the second half well but could not take advantage of this start. We paid heavily for individual errors. We are at the World Cup, and the World Cup is ruthless."
THE FINAL STRAW
Tunisia under Lamouchi had drawn attention with its inconsistent performance before and during the tournament. The team beat Haiti 1-0, drew with Canada, and lost 1-0 to Austria and 5-0 to Belgium. The final heavy defeat to Sweden was the last straw, and the first coaching dismissal of the tournament occurred.