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Sabri Lamouchi expecting sack by Tunisia before next World Cup game

Tunisia’s World Cup coach faces imminent dismissal after a crushing opening-game defeat.

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This story first appeared in 🇪🇸 Spanish coverage — 4.1 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 15, 18:07 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 15, 14:00 UTC · COPE
🇫🇷 French Jun 15, 17:14 UTC · Le Figaro
🇩🇪 German Jun 16, 05:22 UTC · Joyn

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📍 How it ended

Tunisia fired coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in the team's opening World Cup match. The national team subsequently appointed Hervé Renard as the new manager.

Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Tunisia has terminated Sabri Lamouchi’s contract as manager following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening World Cup match. The decision comes just hours after the defeat, with reports indicating the sacking is finalized before Tunisia’s next game.

Coverage from *The Guardian*, *CBS Sports*, *Sports Illustrated*, *Yahoo Sports*, and *ESPN* confirms the swift response, framing the move as a direct reaction to the team’s poor performance. The tone across outlets suggests widespread surprise at the abruptness of the dismissal, though no details on a replacement have been released.

Next steps will likely involve Tunisia’s football federation announcing an interim manager or a long-term replacement. The team’s next World Cup match will serve as their debut under new leadership, with expectations set extremely low following the heavy defeat.

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Quick answers

Was Lamouchi fired immediately after the game?

Coverage indicates the sacking was confirmed within hours of the 5-1 loss to Sweden, though the exact timing of the decision is not specified.

Has Tunisia named a replacement coach?

No replacement has been announced as of the latest reports.

How does this compare to other World Cup coaching dismissals?

The speed of the decision—before Tunisia’s next game—stands out, though no direct comparisons to other tournaments are provided in current coverage.

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Topics

World Cup 2026 Tunisia football Sabri Lamouchi coaching dismissals Sweden vs Tunisia

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