World Cup 2026 | Hervé Renard announces departure from Tunisia coaching role

Hervé Renard has confirmed his exit as the head coach of the Tunisian national football team, bringing an end to his brief tenure.

Renard, who joined the team mid-tournament after Sabri Lamouchi was fired following an initial defeat, announced his departure on social media.

"Before I leave, I want to thank the FTF (Tunisian Football Federation) for allowing me to participate in the 2026 World Cup," Renard wrote on Instagram. "It was an honor to represent Tunisia and live this unforgettable experience. I wish this Tunisian team the best for the future. I am sure it will continue to grow, make the people vibrate, and write beautiful pages of history."

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Before I leave, I want to thank the FTF (Tunisian Football Federation) for allowing me to participate in the 2026 World Cup. It was an honor to represent Tunisia and live this unforgettable experience. I wish this Tunisian team the best for the future. I am sure it will continue to grow, make the people vibrate, and write beautiful pages of history.

He added, "I wish you much success for what is to come. My adventure ends."

The 57-year-old's arrival during the World Cup was unexpected, following the swift dismissal of Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening match. However, the "Carthage Eagles" struggled under Renard, suffering significant defeats of 4-0 against Japan and 3-1 against the Netherlands, which led to their elimination from the tournament.

Tunisia's performance was particularly disappointing as they were the sole African representative among the ten participating nations to fail to advance to the knockout stages. Renard, who had himself been dismissed as Saudi Arabia's coach shortly before the World Cup, had previously hinted that his role with Tunisia might be temporary and limited to the tournament, although neither he nor the federation had completely ruled out an extension.

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I wish you much success for what is to come. My adventure ends.