Tunisia have parted ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 54-year-old’s future was plunged into doubt following a disastrous opening match defeat against Sweden in Monterrey.
Lamouchi, took over as manager in January 2026 and has won just one of his five matches in charge – a 1-0 victory over Haiti. His assistant Wahbi Khazri could take charge on an interim basis until the end of the tournament, whilst the name of former Tunisia manager Mondher Kebaier has also been linked with a possible return.
The North Africa giants sit fourth in Group F, and will need to win their game against Japan and Netherlands, to stand any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup.
While the result on the pitch was the primary catalyst for the dismissal, it has been reported that significant dressing room tension had been brewing behind the scenes.
