Nigeria, June 16 -- Tunisia have become the first nation to change coaches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismissing Sabri Lamouchi less than 48 hours after a crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden and appointing renowned tournament specialist Herve Renard in a desperate bid to rescue their campaign.

The Tunisian Football Federation confirmed the decision on Tuesday, bringing an abrupt end to Lamouchi's tenure after a disappointing run of results culminated in one of Tunisia's heaviest defeats in World Cup history.

Lamouchi, a former France international, was only appointed in January on a contract scheduled to run until 2028. However, mounting concerns over performances and results ultimately convinced federation officials that immediate action wa...