Sabri Lamouchi to Remain Tunisia Coach Despite World Cup Loss

Sabri Lamouchi will continue to lead the Tunisian national football team, the "Carthage Eagles," through the remainder of the 2026 World Cup campaign. This decision comes despite a heavy 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening Group F match, a result that had sparked internal debate.

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We recorded five songs that will be on the album, and besides Grad se beli preko Balatina, there are also Da Trieste fino a Zara, Čula jesam da se dragi ženi, Popuhnul je tihi vetar and the song that strongly connected us all and became, in a way, the anthem of this project 'Senu mi venu mi' or 'U Ivana zelena livada' which immediately got under everyone's skin.

Reports indicate that following the loss, there were significant tensions within the team and among the leadership of the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF). Some members of the federal bureau had reportedly considered dismissing Lamouchi immediately after the match, viewing it as a serious setback for their qualification hopes. Alternative coaching options, including Mondher Kebaier, were even explored.

However, the situation shifted after discussions between the players and the coaching staff. The Tunisian international players reportedly conveyed their support for Lamouchi, arguing that the defeat was a collective responsibility and should not necessitate an immediate change in leadership. This player backing appears to have been crucial in Lamouchi retaining his position.

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The idea was to transfer what would be 'kolo' into a modern dance, disco-pop, synth-pop...

The team now faces a critical juncture as they prepare for their next group match against Japan. This game is considered vital for Tunisia's chances of advancing in the tournament after a difficult start. As of the time of reporting, the FTF had not issued an official statement confirming Lamouchi's continuation, with consultations reportedly ongoing within the federation's bodies to finalize the decision promptly.

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He summarized everything I love from Moroder to Daft Punk and gave it a contemporary pop note. When we were making this album, I constantly sent PDM to Matko for all references. Difficult adoration.