Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Tunisia has sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening 2026 World Cup match. Lamouchi becomes the first manager in World Cup history to be fired after only one game in charge.
Why it matters
This unprecedented coaching change highlights the extreme pressure and volatility surrounding national team management during major international tournaments.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lamouchi won just one of his five matches in charge of Tunisia
The article reports factual events regarding a sports team management change without editorializing.
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