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Coach change didn’t save Tunisia

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:21 June 2026
Post last modified:21 June 2026

Tunisia did not wait long after the heavy 5-1 loss to Sweden, deciding to change their coach before the second round, hoping to save their chances of competing for a qualifying spot. However, what happened against Japan confirmed that the problem was deeper than just a technical change, as the “Eagles of Carthage” fell 4-0 and were officially eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after only two rounds. Tunisia’s exit was accompanied by a series of unprecedented negative statistics, turning the current participation into one of the most difficult editions in the national team’s history on the global stage. First to…

Tunisia dump manager after World Cup loss to Sweden

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:18 June 2026
Post last modified:18 June 2026

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…

Sweden secure comfortable win over Tunisia

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:15 June 2026
Post last modified:15 June 2026

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…