Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into World Cup after 5-1 defeat by Sweden
Tunisia conceded five goals in a World Cup match for the first time in their history, and Wahbi Khazri is tipped to serve as interim coach.
- Tunisia sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi on Monday following the team's heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their FIFA World Cup opener, with various sources including EuroFoot confirming the manager's exit.
- The North Africans' defensive collapse during Sunday's match, where they conceded five goals for the first time in World Cup history, triggered the dismissal amid mounting pressure from supporters and football authorities.
- Appointed in January, Lamouchi oversaw a 0-0 draw against Canada, a 1-0 loss to Austria, and a 5-0 defeat by Belgium before the Sweden thrashing, leaving his position under intense scrutiny.
- Former international Wahbi Khazri, part of the technical crew, is expected to assume interim manager duties for The Carthage Eagles through the remainder of the tournament.
- Currently bottom of the Group, Tunisia faces Japan on Sunday, June 21, before concluding their campaign against the Netherlands on June 26, determining their final standing.
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Tunisia firing manager after just one World Cup game
Tunisia is firing manager Sabri Lamouchi after just one game in the group stage. In the team's first game of the World Cup on Sunday night, Tunisia faced off against Sweden and lost 5-1 in a shocking defeat.
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