Tunisia sacks coach Sabri Lamouchi after one World Cup game
The Tunisian Football Federation has fired coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the 2026 World Cup. Frenchman Herve Renard has been appointed to lead the team for the remainder of the tournament.
Why it matters
Coaching changes during major international tournaments significantly impact team morale and strategic performance in high-stakes matches.
Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard, the federation announced on national TV on Monday (June 15, 2026).
The report is a straightforward factual account of a sports management decision.
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