Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following their 5-1 thrashing by Sweden in the 2026 World Cup opener. The Tunisian FA confirmed the decision on Instagram, ending Lamouchi's tenure after just one match in charge. The heavy defeat leaves Tunisia with serious work to do in Group F.

Sweden dominated the match, exposing defensive frailties in Tunisia's setup. The loss puts immediate pressure on the Carthage Eagles, who now sit bottom of their group with zero points. Such a lopsided result against a Nordic side will raise questions about preparation and tactical decisions.

Mondher Kebaier will take interim charge as Tunisia prepare for their remaining fixtures. The former national team goalkeeper now faces the task of rebuilding morale ahead of Saturday's clash with Japan. Tunisia still have matches against the Netherlands and Japan to salvage their campaign.

This early exit for Lamouchi reflects the harsh reality of international football, where opening day results carry enormous weight. Tunisia's World Cup hopes now rest on Kebaier's ability to organize a response quickly.