😞Which coaches were sacked during World Cup? (opens original article in a new tab)

Tunisia's coach was sacked after a heavy loss in the 2026 World Cup, joining a list of managers dismissed during past World Cups.

• Tunisia's Sabri Lamouchi was sacked after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Group F opener.
• Several coaches were dismissed during past World Cups, including Spain's Julen Lopetegui in 2018 and France's Raymond Domenech in 2010.
• Historical examples include Saudi Arabia's Carlos Alberto Parreira in 1998 and Scotland's Andy Beattie in 1954.
• Jean-Louis Gasset was replaced by assistant Emerse Fae during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, but Ivory Coast went on to win the tournament.