Renard Departs Tunisia Coaching Role After World Cup Exit

Hervé Renard has stepped down as the coach of Tunisia's national football team following their exit from the World Cup group stage. The 57-year-old Frenchman announced his departure on Saturday, just two matches into his tenure with the Eagles of Carthage.

"My adventure (with Tunisia) has come to an end," Renard posted on Instagram. He expressed his gratitude to the Tunisian Football Federation for the opportunity to participate in the 2026 World Cup, calling it an "honour to represent Tunisia and to have this unforgettable experience." Renard, who previously coached Zambia and Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations titles, was appointed on June 16.

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My adventure (with Tunisia) has come to an end.

He took over from Sabri Lamouchi, who was dismissed after Tunisia's opening 5-1 defeat to Sweden. However, Renard could not reverse the team's fortunes. Under his guidance, Tunisia suffered a 4-0 loss to Japan and a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands, failing to advance from their group. Renard had been set to manage Saudi Arabia in the World Cup but was sacked by them less than two months prior to the tournament.

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It was an honour to represent Tunisia and to have this unforgettable experience.