Hervé Renard to step down as Tunisia coach after World Cup exit

Hervé Renard's time as the head coach of the Tunisian national football team is reportedly drawing to a close. Sources indicate the French technician will not continue his mission with the Carthage Eagles after their final group stage match in the 2026 World Cup on June 26 against the Netherlands. This decision comes after Tunisia's official elimination from the tournament, following two decisive losses.

Renard was appointed just last week to replace Sabri Lamouchi, tasked with revitalizing a team already reeling from a heavy 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening match. However, the change in coaching staff did not yield the desired results. On Sunday, Tunisia suffered another significant defeat, losing 4-0 to Japan in their second group game, confirming their exit from the competition before their final fixture.

The team's performance has been particularly concerning, conceding nine goals while scoring only one. This marks one of the worst World Cup campaigns in Tunisian history. The upcoming match against the Netherlands is expected to be Renard's last on the Tunisian bench, concluding an extremely brief tenure that lasted only a few days. The Tunisian Football Federation now faces the priority task of rebuilding the national team and determining future coaching strategies after this disappointing World Cup campaign.