Tunisia Appoints Hervé Renard as National Team Coach Until 2026 World Cup

Tunisia's national football team has a new manager at the helm, with the Tunisian Football Federation announcing the appointment of French coach Hervé Renard. Renard has signed a contract that will keep him in charge until the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The move comes after the team's disappointing 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening match of the tournament. This result led to the dismissal of the previous coach, Sabri Lamouchi. Notably, Lamouchi's tenure ended after only one match, making him the first coach in World Cup history to be fired so quickly.

Renard, a 57-year-old French tactician, brings a wealth of experience to the Tunisian side. He has previously led Zambia and Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) titles. His World Cup experience includes coaching Morocco and Saudi Arabia in previous tournaments.

Tunisia faces a challenging path ahead in Group F of the World Cup. They are scheduled to play against Japan on June 21 and the Netherlands on June 26. The team's early exit from contention after the opening loss puts significant pressure on Renard to turn their fortunes around.