Tunisia dump manager after World Cup loss to Sweden

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The decision by the Tunisian Football Federation to sack French manager Sabri Lamouchi during the 2026 World Cup was not merely a tactical move to get the team back on track. In addition, it brought to the fore one of the rarest occurrences linked to Tunisia in the history of the world’s most popular tournament. Over more than nine decades of World Cup competition, most national associations have preferred to stand by their managers until the end of the tournament, regardless of the results. They do this because they recognise the difficulty of effecting radical change in such a short space…

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Sweden secure comfortable win over Tunisia

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Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a ruthless performance, easing past Tunisia 5-1 in a match that underlined the attacking depth Graham Potter has built. It was not flawless — but what mattered was control, clarity and a front line that looked sharp from the first whistle. Gyökeres strikes early Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, the two strikers Sweden have long hoped would peak at the same time, delivered exactly what Potter wanted: movement, power, and goals. Between them, they set the tone for a night that rarely drifted from Swedish hands. Tunisia had their moments, especially early on, but…

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