Tunisia has sacked head coach Lamouchi after the national team lost its opening match at the World Cup, the Tunisian Football Federation announced. The decision came quickly after the defeat, leaving the squad without a manager for the rest of the group stage.
Sudden dismissal
The federation issued a short statement confirming the termination of Lamouchi's contract. No replacement was named, and no further explanation was given beyond the result. The move means an interim coach will likely lead Tunisia in its remaining games.
Group stage crisis
The opening loss puts Tunisia in a difficult position in its group. With two matches left, the team must now regroup under new leadership. Players are expected to train under the assistant coach until the federation appoints a permanent or interim head.
Lamouchi's tenure ends after just one competitive match at the tournament. His dismissal is a sharp turn for a team that had aimed to advance past the group stage.
What comes next
The federation has not set a timeline for naming a new coach. Tunisia's next group match is scheduled for later this week. The federation said it will provide an update on the coaching situation in the coming days.
