Tunisia fired head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 rout by Sweden in their opening World Cup 2026 match at Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico. The loss left the North African side reeling, with the Frenchman’s first game in charge ending in a heavy defeat that shocked fans and pundits alike.

Lamouchi, hired in January to replace Sami Trabelsi, had won only 1 of his 5 matches, a 1-0 victory over Haiti, before the 5-1 setback. Tunisia had also lost 1-0 to Austria and suffered a 5-0 thrashing by Belgium in warm‑up fixtures, leaving the squad exposed and desperate for change.

The Tunisian Football Association confirmed the termination by mutual agreement and announced plans to appoint former national team coach Mondher Kebaier. Kebaier, who led Tunisia to the 2018 World Cup, is expected to steer the side through the remaining Group F matches against Japan and the Netherlands.

With a historic first‑game dismissal in World Cup history, Tunisia now faces a daunting schedule. The decision signals a sharp shift in strategy as the team seeks to salvage its campaign and restore confidence among supporters today.