Sabri Lamouchi is furious after Louey Ben Farhat refused to be selected for the World Cup

The Tunisia manager considers the young player’s attitude disrespectful after attempting to call him up.

Louey Ben Farhat is not among the players called up for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. But behind this absence lies an incident that has irritated Sabri Lamouchi.

The French manager explains that it all began with a call from the player’s father, during which the latter explained that the time was not yet right for him to join the squad. A situation that surprised Sabri Lamouchi and whose aftermath greatly annoyed him.

I received a call from Louey Ben Farhat’s father this morning. He told me it was too early to select him and he refused. I was shocked. I called Louey, he didn’t answer. I called his father back, he didn’t answer either. It’s a lack of respect. That’s the end of the matter.