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Tunisia Sacks Coach After WC Humiliation
21 Jun
Summary
- Tunisia replaced manager Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss.
- Hervé Renard is the new manager for Tunisia.
- Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their opener.
Tunisia has appointed Hervé Renard as their new manager, replacing Sabri Lamouchi. The decision followed a significant 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F match of the 2026 World Cup.
Japan, who achieved a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their first game, is considered the favorite heading into their encounter with Tunisia. The Eagles of Carthage now face the pressure of securing a win to stay in contention for the knockout stages.
The crucial match between Tunisia and Japan is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 21, 2026, at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico. Kick-off is set for 12 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 22.
Fans in the United States can watch the game on Fox or fuboTV, with a Spanish-language broadcast available on Telemundo. Viewers in Canada can tune into TSN or RDS, while Mexico will broadcast the match on ViX. The United Kingdom will have coverage on the BBC.
Following this fixture, Tunisia will face the Netherlands on June 26, needing a turnaround to advance. Japan will play Sweden on the same day, with both teams still aiming for qualification.
