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Tunisia sacks coach after 5-1 loss, Kebaier steps in.

6/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tunisia dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the Group F opener.
Lamouchi said the defeat was painful and warned Tunisia could exit early from the World Cup unless they improve.
Former manager Mondher Kebaier is expected to serve as interim coach for the upcoming match against Japan on June 20.

History

Historical Context

In 2014 Brazil hosted the World Cup, a rare second home tournament after 1950, and Scolari—who had lifted the 2002 title—saw his team crushed 7-1 by Germany in the semi-final, echoing the 1950 Maracanazo humiliation. The shock spurred the CBF to dismiss Scolari, mirroring Tunisia’s swift coach change after a 5-1 loss to Sweden.

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Story summary

Tunisia dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the Group F opener.
Lamouchi said the defeat was painful and warned Tunisia could exit early from the World Cup unless they improve.
Former manager Mondher Kebaier is expected to serve as interim coach for the upcoming match against Japan on June 20.

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