Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi after one World Cup game

Tunisia has dismissed coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one match in the World Cup, following their heavy 5-1 loss to Sweden. The Tunisian Football Federation announced on Monday that Frenchman Herve Renard will take over the national team until the 2026 World Cup.

Lamouchi, 54, had been in charge since January and managed only one win in his five games as coach, a 1-0 victory over Haiti. His dismissal after a single World Cup game sets a historic precedent, making him the first coach in the tournament's history to be sacked so quickly.

Renard brings a wealth of World Cup experience, notably guiding Saudi Arabia to a famous victory over eventual winners Argentina in the 2022 tournament. He also recently coached the France women's team. His appointment aims to stabilize the team and improve their chances of advancing in the current World Cup, where Tunisia faces a challenging path after their opening defeat.

The team's next matches are against Japan and the Netherlands, and the change in leadership signals a decisive move by the federation to address the team's performance and secure a better outcome in the tournament.

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The president of the Tunisian Football Federation, Moez Nassari, announced that an official agreement had been reached with French coach Herve Renard for him to take charge of the national football team until the end of the 2026 World Cup.