Tunisia fires Lamouchi after heavy World Cup loss
Sabri Lamouchi has been dismissed as Tunisia’s coach following a 5-1 World Cup defeat to Sweden. The Tunisian Football Federation has appointed Frenchman Herve Renard as his replacement. Lamouchi had only recently taken charge and managed just one win in five matches. Tunisia now faces a challenging path in the tournament.
Match highlights
- Sabri Lamouchi was sacked after Tunisia’s 5-1 loss to Sweden in the World Cup.
- The Tunisian Football Federation announced Herve Renard as the new coach on national TV.
- Lamouchi is the first coach in World Cup history to be dismissed after just one game.
- The team will play Japan next in Group F before facing the Netherlands.
- Lamouchi had only been in charge since January, with one win in five matches.
