Tunisia sack Lamouchi after heavy World Cup loss to Sweden
Sabri Lamouchi has been dismissed as Tunisia’s head coach following a 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup match. The Tunisian Football Federation is reportedly in talks to appoint Mondher Kebaier as interim coach. Kebaier, who previously led the national team, is currently with the World Cup delegation in Monterrey, Mexico. The decision comes as Tunisia faces a challenging path to advance in the tournament.
Match highlights
- Sabri Lamouchi was sacked after Tunisia’s 5-1 loss to Sweden in their first World Cup match.
- The federation is holding discussions about appointing Mondher Kebaier as interim coach.
- Kebaier previously coached Tunisia from 2019 to 2022 and is currently with the team in Mexico.
- Tunisia’s next group matches are against Japan in Monterrey and the Netherlands in Kansas City.
- Football analyst Fabrizio Romano confirmed the sacking and the federation’s plans for a new coach.
