Coach Hervé Renard announces end of his mission with Tunisia after World Cup exit

French coach Hervé Renard announced on Saturday the conclusion of his brief tenure with the Tunisian national football team, following the team's elimination from the World Cup group stage.

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My adventure ends here.

"My adventure ends here," Renard, 57, stated on Instagram. He extended his thanks to the Tunisian Football Federation for the opportunity to lead the team during the World Cup, describing the experience of representing Tunisia as an "honor" that will remain etched in his memory. He expressed confidence in the team's future development and ability to achieve success and bring joy to its fans, wishing the squad well for the upcoming phase.

The mid-tournament coaching change failed to salvage Tunisia's World Cup campaign. Renard could not achieve what his predecessor, Mondher Kebaier, could not, as a 3-1 defeat against the Netherlands sealed the team's disappointing exit without a single victory.

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I thank the Tunisian Football Federation for giving me the opportunity to lead the national team in the World Cup, considering that representing Tunisia was an honor, and the experience will remain etched in my memory.

Tunisia's performance in the World Cup was marked by a series of losses, culminating in their early departure from the tournament. Renard's appointment was intended to bring a fresh impetus, but the team struggled to find form on the global stage.

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He expressed confidence in the ability of the Tunisian national team to continue developing and achieving successes and delighting its fans, wishing all members of the team success in the next phase.