World Cup: after the heavy defeat of the Eagles of Carthage, Sabri Lamouchi already on the hot seat

The humiliating defeat suffered by Tunisia against Sweden (5-1) in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup could trigger a major change at the helm of the national team. Appointed last January to revive the Eagles of Carthage, Sabri Lamouchi now finds himself at the center of a storm after this historic debacle.

According to several reports in Tunisian media, members of the executive committee of the Tunisian Football Federation have called for an emergency meeting to discuss the future of the Franco-Tunisian coach. The team's alarming performance against Sweden has reignited the criticism that already surrounded his management of the squad before the World Cup.

Tunisia, still holding onto hopes of qualification in Group F, must now react quickly ahead of their decisive upcoming fixtures. A strong decision by the federation cannot be ruled out in the coming hours.

Wahbi Khazri as a temporary solution?

If Lamouchi is dismissed, several sources mention the possibility of Wahbi Khazri stepping in as interim coach until the end of the tournament. Already involved in the technical staff since Lamouchi's arrival, the former captain of the Eagles of Carthage appears to be an internal solution capable of restoring some calm within the squad.

Before the second match against Japan, the Tunisian federation is facing a crucial decision: keep faith in Sabri Lamouchi or provoke a shock to try to save the Eagles of Carthage's World Cup campaign.

Nouya M'toama

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