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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, 18:28 UTC · Le Figaro

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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 after just one game, with reports indicating the sacking is imminent before Tunisia’s next fixture.

Coverage from *The Guardian*, *CBS Sports*, *Sports Illustrated*, *Yahoo Sports*, and *ESPN* highlights the severity of the defeat as the primary catalyst for Lamouchi’s dismissal. The tone across outlets suggests widespread surprise at the swift action, framing it as a response to a performance crisis.

No successor has been named. The broader implications for Tunisia’s tournament prospects will depend on the new manager’s ability to stabilize the squad.

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Quick answers

Why was Lamouchi sacked so quickly?

Coverage attributes the dismissal to Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup game, described as a ‘brutal’ loss across multiple outlets.

Has a replacement coach been announced?

No. Reports from *The Guardian*, *ESPN*, and others confirm Lamouchi’s sacking but do not name a successor.

Will Tunisia’s next World Cup game be affected?

Yes. The sacking is expected to occur before Tunisia’s next match, though the opponent and date are not specified in current coverage.

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