India, June 16 -- Tunisia have become the first team to make a managerial change at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismissing Sabri Lamouchi just days after their crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in the tournament opener. The heavy loss not only left Tunisia rooted near the bottom of their group but also damaged their goal difference significantly, making the task of reaching the knockout stages even more difficult.

With crucial matches against Japan and the Netherlands still to come, the Tunisian Football Federation moved swiftly in an attempt to revive the campaign. The federation confirmed on Monday that Lamouchi had been relieved of his duties and replaced by experienced French coach Herve Renard.

Renard is best known for guiding Saudi Arabi...